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Bavarias

Bavarias is a plural term that can refer to the Bavarian people (Bavarians) and to the region of Bavaria, a federal state in southeastern Germany. In English, the state is usually called Bavaria; in German it is Bayern, officially the Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern).

Geographically, Bavaria covers about 70,550 square kilometers, making it the largest German state by area. It

Historically, the area was settled by the Bavarii in the early medieval period and gradually formed a

Culture and language in Bavaria center on a distinct Bavarian dialect continuum within the Upper German group.

Economically, Bavaria is diverse, with strengths in manufacturing, automotive (BMW, Audi), engineering, and technology, as well

borders
the
Czech
Republic
and
Austria
to
the
east
and
south,
and
the
German
states
of
Saxony,
Thuringia,
Hesse,
and
Baden-Württemberg.
The
capital
and
largest
city
is
Munich
(München).
Other
major
urban
centers
include
Nuremberg
(Nürnberg),
Augsburg,
Regensburg,
and
Würzburg.
The
southern
region
includes
the
Bavarian
Alps,
while
the
northern
part
features
the
Upper
Palatinate,
Franconia,
and
the
Bavarian
Forest.
duchy
within
the
Holy
Roman
Empire.
It
evolved
into
the
Kingdom
of
Bavaria
(1806–1918)
before
becoming
a
Free
State
within
the
Weimar
Republic.
After
World
War
II,
Bavaria
became
a
constituent
state
of
West
Germany
and
remains
one
of
Germany’s
most
economically
and
culturally
influential
states.
Traditional
customs,
costumes
such
as
Lederhosen
and
Dirndl,
and
a
strong
beer
culture
are
prominent.
The
region
is
known
for
festivals
like
Oktoberfest
in
Munich
and
for
regional
cuisine,
including
weisswurst,
pretzels,
and
Schweinshaxe.
as
tourism.
Notable
landmarks
include
Neuschwanstein
Castle,
Würzburg
Residence,
and
historic
towns
such
as
Nuremberg
and
Bamberg.