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Hochfranken (English: High Franconia) is a region in north-eastern Bavaria and is part of Upper Franconia (Oberfranken). It comprises the district and town of Hof as well as the district of Wunsiedel. [1]

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References

  1. "The region of Hochfranken". Hochfranken.org. Archived from the original on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.