State Structure

Germany is a federal republic consisting of 16 states, each with its own government and constitution, reflecting a decentralized approach to governance.

Baden-Württemberg

A hub for innovation and natural beauty.

Stuttgart
35752 km²
11.15 million
Automotive industry, Black Forest, university cities like Heidelberg
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Bayern

Germany's largest state known for traditions and festivals.

Munich
70552 km²
13.2 million
Oktoberfest, Bavarian Alps, BMW headquarters
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Berlin

The capital of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Berlin
892 km²
3.69 million
Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, vibrant cultural scene
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Brandenburg

Rich in history and natural landscapes.

Potsdam
29480 km²
2.55 million
Sanssouci Palace, Spreewald, lakes and natural reserves
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Bremen

Smallest state known for maritime heritage.

Bremen
419 km²
0.665 million
Bremen Town Musicians, maritime heritage, UNESCO World Heritage Site Bremen Town Hall
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Hamburg

City-state and Germany's second-largest city.

Hamburg
755 km²
1.91 million
Port of Hamburg, Reeperbahn nightlife, Elbphilharmonie
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Hessen

Financial hub with rich cultural heritage.

Wiesbaden
21115 km²
6.315 million
Frankfurt's financial hub, hot springs in Wiesbaden, cultural diversity
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Known for beautiful coastlines and lakes.

Schwerin
23180 km²
1.61 million
Baltic Sea coast, historic towns, Müritz National Park
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Niedersachsen

Second-largest state with diverse landscapes.

Hannover
47609 km²
8.05 million
Hannover Fair, Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, diverse landscapes
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Nordrhein-Westfalen

Most populous state, economic powerhouse.

Düsseldorf
34085 km²
17.95 million
Cologne Cathedral, Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, industrial history
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Rheinland-Pfalz

Famous for wine and historical landmarks.

Mainz
19853 km²
4.13 million
Wine regions, Rhine River castles, historical sites
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Saarland

Small state with French cultural influences.

Saarbrücken
2569 km²
1.01 million
Industrial heritage, French influence, Saar River
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Sachsen

Rich in history and architecture.

Dresden
18416 km²
4.04 million
Dresden's Baroque architecture, Leipzig's cultural scene, Ore Mountains
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Sachsen-Anhalt

Historic and cultural heart of Germany.

Magdeburg
20446 km²
2.16 million
Bauhaus architecture, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Harz mountains
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Schleswig-Holstein

Northernmost state between two seas.

Kiel
15799 km²
2.94 million
Kiel Week, North and Baltic Sea beaches, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park
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Thüringen

Cultural and natural attractions.

Erfurt
16172 km²
2.1 million
Wartburg Castle, Thüringer Wald (Thuringian Forest), cultural heritage
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