Lower Saxony is a state in Germany located in the northwest of the country. It is bordered by the North Sea, the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, and Hesse. The capital of Lower Saxony is Celle, a city with a population of about 71, 000 people. Celle is known for its historic old town, which is a popular tourist destination.