Saar (protectorate)
French protectorate over German Saarland, 1947–56 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saar was the name of the Saarland after World War Two, when it was under French control. It became part of West Germany in 1957.
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Saar Saare | |||||||||
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1947–1956 | |||||||||
Status | Protectorate of France | ||||||||
Capital and largest city | Saarbrücken | ||||||||
Government | Republic | ||||||||
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• Established | December 17, 1947 | ||||||||
• WEU referendum | October 23, 1955 | ||||||||
• Saar Treaty | October 27 1956 | ||||||||
Currency | Saar mark, Saar franc | ||||||||
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