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Göttingen

The city Göttingen has approximately 120.000 residents and is located at the heart of Germany, in the German state of lower Saxony. In addition, the city is situated at the river Leine and it was first mentioned in the year 953, achieved city rights in 1230 and is now the sixth greatest town in lower Saxony.

With over 20% of the residents being students, Göttingen is a typical university town and nearly everybody is somehow connected to the university be it through work, friends or family. The Georg-August University was named after the English King Georg the first and was founded in the year 1737. The university has lots of famous alumni, for instance the Brothers Grimm. They together with five other professors are known as the "Göttingen Seven" which lost their offices after protest against sovereignty of the kings of Hanover in 1837. Today the university has approximately 24.000 students and is employer for more than 10.000 people.

Due to its student-like flair, Göttingen has developed its own little tradition. For their doctorate it is common to climb on the landmark of Göttingen, the Goose girl, and to bring flowers and kiss the statue. For more information have a look at the city homepage.

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