BadenWürttemberg

Baden-Württemberg is a state in the southwest of Germany. It borders France and Switzerland and lies along the upper Rhine, with the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura shaping much of its landscape. The capital and largest city is Stuttgart. The state combines plains, hills, and forested regions, including parts of the Rhine Valley and southern highlands.

The modern state was created in 1952 by the merger of Baden, Württemberg-Baden, and Württemberg-Hohenzollern after World War II. The region has older roots as part of the Holy Roman Empire and later consisted of several kingdoms and grand duchies before unification.

Baden-Württemberg is divided into four administrative regions: Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, and Tübingen. It contains 35 rural districts and 9 urban districts. The population is around 11 million, making it one of Germany’s most populous and economically important states.

The economy is highly developed, with strengths in automotive manufacturing, engineering, and chemicals. Global companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, and SAP have major operations here. The state is also home to renowned universities, including Heidelberg University, the University of Stuttgart, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Cultural and regional highlights include wine production in the Baden wine region and distinctive Swabian culture. Notable destinations include Heidelberg, Ulm with Ulm Minster, and the Black Forest, as well as Lake Constance in the south. The combination of industry, research, and regional traditions shapes Baden-Württemberg’s profile.