North Hesse (German:Nordhessen,pronounced[ˈnɔʁtˌhɛsn̩]) describes the northern part and historical heart of theGermanfederated state ofHesse. Theregion is – unlike the nameLower Hesse – not a historical territory and also has no established, standard and official administrative function. However, the name is common and widely used today, not least to contrast it with its counterpart,South Hesse. Over one million people live in North Hesse and its largest city is the former capital of theElectorate of Hesse,Kassel.[citation needed]
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