Facts and Figures

Bavaria is the hub for Europe`s West-East and North-South trade. It is within convenient reach of all European business centers.
11 universities, 17 polytechnical colleges, 3 major research facilities, 11 Max-Planck insitutes and 8 Fraunhofer installations make Bavaria a world leader in research. The depth of knowledge provides the best prerequisite for the development of new technologies and services.
According to a study by Boston Consulting, Munich is the number four among the leading locations for technology worldwide, after Silicon Valley, Boston and Tel Aviv.
The overall growth in the media location of Munich (1999-2003): 23% increase in media companies and industry sales growth 28%.

• Largest state in Germany, with a surface area of 182,770 sq miles (70,550 sq Km)
• 11,8 mio. Inhabitants
• highest elevation: Zugspitze at 9,722ft (2,964 m)
• over 1,000 lakes
• more than 260 castles, fortresses and royal residences
• 186 theatres and opera houses
• over 900 museums and art collections
• a totoal of 360 resorts, health spas, sanatoriums
• 510,000 beds in 13,600 establishments of commercial accomodation
• 50,000 restaurants and pubs
• approx. 750 breweries
• 4,000 Bavarian beer brands

Germany within Europe		Bavaria within Germany