<P> The territorial changes of Germany include all changes in the borders and territory of Germany from its formation in 1871 to the present . Modern Germany was formed in 1871 when Otto von Bismarck unified most of the German states , with the notable exception of Austria , into the German Empire . After the First World War Germany lost about 10 % of its territory to its neighbours and the Weimar Republic was formed . This republic included territories to the east of today 's German borders . </P>
<P> The territorial changes of Germany include all changes in the borders and territory of Germany from its formation in 1871 to the present . Modern Germany was formed in 1871 when Otto von Bismarck unified most of the German states , with the notable exception of Austria , into the German Empire . After the First World War Germany lost about 10 % of its territory to its neighbours and the Weimar Republic was formed . This republic included territories to the east of today 's German borders . </P>
what land was lost by germany after ww1
what land was lost by germany after ww1
lost about 10 % of its territory Weimar Republic was formed
lost about 10 % of its territory Weimar Republic was formed