a city of Germany, the capital of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau. It stands on the river Mulda, over which is a bridge. It is the residence of the sovereign, and contains 9800 inhabitants, who carry on a variety of manufactures, but all upon a small scale. It being the seat of a government, though a minute one, contributes to the support of the population. Long. 12. 11. E. Lat. 51. 50. N.