Saarland is a German area state (Flächenländer) situated in southwest Germany.
The capital is Saarbrücken. Its largest cities are: Saarbrücken, Neunkirchen, Homburg (Saar), Völklingen, Sankt Ingbert, Saarlouis, Merzig, Sankt Wendel, Blieskastel and Dillingen
Area: 2,570 km2 (990 sq mi)
Population: 990,509