File:Deutschland Besatzungszonen 1945 1946.png

Description, source and licence
Some states of Germany ("Bundesländer" or initially "Länder") weren't created until 1946 - others Saarland, however, was removed from the French zone of occupation in 1946. State borders as shown are correct after Lippe became part of Northrhine-Westphalia January, 21st 1947.

Flags taken from Wikipedia.

Map drawn by user

Image History

 * 11:44, 31. Okt 2005 . . * 13:27, 20. Sep 2005 ..