Bavaria is the largest state of Germany, located in the southernmost part of the country, with an area of ​​​​70,553 km2 and a population of 12.4 million people. 

Bavaria Geography

Area: 70,553 km²

It is the largest and oldest state in Germany. The state capital is the city of Munich.

Bavaria is the largest and oldest state in Germany

Population: 12.4 million people (August 2006).

The state of Bavaria shares borders with Austria, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland and is adjacent to the states of Baden Wurttemberg, Hesse, Thuringia, and Saxony. The two major rivers that run through the state are the Danube and the Main. The Bavarian part of the Alps is also the border with Austria, and the highest peak of this mountain range is in the territory called Zugspitze. 

Bavaria Politics

Bavaria has a single-house parliament (Landtag), also known as the State Parliament. In the state universal suffrage is applied for election.

The head of state government is the chief minister.

The state of Bavaria has long been a stronghold of conservative politics in Germany. The Christian Social Union (CSU) has been in power almost entirely since 1946. All Premiers elected since 1957 have been members of the CSU.

Bavaria Economy

Bavaria is Germany's leading agricultural state. Agriculture has shaped the landscape, culture, traditions and customs of the state. However, the state's agriculture accounts for only 1% of the value of the state's gross product. 

Bavaria is Germany's leading agricultural state

Bavaria has always been the trading hub of the Mediterranean Sea and Southeast Europe. Over the past decades, Bavaria has transformed itself into a modern industrial state with an advanced economic structure. In addition to world-renowned corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, the growing trade and service industry has also built the economy of Bavaria.

Bavaria is also famous for its scientific research and cutting-edge technologies. Industry accounts for 32% of the state's gross product. The remaining 67% of economic activity is in the service sector. Currently, out of 10 newly established companies, there are 9 companies considering service activities as the foundation. In the service sector, the media sector is one of the leading economic drivers of both Bavaria and Germany. 

Bavaria culture

Bavaria has many tourist attractions, there are many palaces, castles and cathedrals dating back to the Middle Ages such as the palaces of Linderhof, Herrenchiemsse; the castles of Johannisburg, Trausnitz, Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein; the cathedrals of Bamberg Regensburg, Freising, etc.

Germany Beer Festival in October

In particular, Bavaria has the most famous beer festival in the world - Oktoberfest, which usually lasts about 16 days in October. These days it usually starts from September and ends in October. 

Bavaria has the most famous beer festival in the world (Oktoberfest)

This festival has a tradition dating back to the year of 1810. Every year, the festival attracts more than 6 million people from around the world to attend on the 42-hectare Therese field. A huge amount of beer and sausages are consumed in this festival every year.

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