About Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, that has existed as a municipality since 1715. It encompasses an area of 173.4 square kilometres and is home to 309,247 people as of 2025. The city features the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, the Karlsruhe Zoo, and the ZKM Center for Art and Media. Situated at an elevation of 121 metres, the local geography includes the Rhine, the Alb, and the Pfinz rivers. The city maintains partnerships with twin towns including Vinnytsia, Nancy, Nottingham, Krasnodar, and Timișoara. These administrative and physical details define the current status of the municipality within its regional setting.
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