| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District | Urban district |
| Coordinates | 54°19′24″N 10°08′22″E |
| Area | 118.6 km2 (45.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population | 246,243 |
| Density | 2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 24103-24159 |
| Dialling codes | 431 |
| Vehicle registration | KI |
| Website | www.kiel.de |
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Where is Kiel
Kiel is a city in northern Germany and the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is located on the Baltic Sea coast, on the eastern side of the Jutland Peninsula. Kiel is a major port and maritime center, known for its naval history, shipbuilding industry, and the annual Kiel Week sailing event, which is one of the largest sailing regattas in the world.

