Beieren

Beieren, the Dutch name for the German state commonly known in English as Bavaria, is the largest state by area in Germany. It lies in the southeast of the country and borders Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony to the west and north, and shares international borders with the Czech Republic to the east and Austria to the south. The Alps form its southern boundary, and major rivers such as the Danube pass through the region. The capital and largest city is Munich; other large cities include Nuremberg, Augsburg, and Regensburg. The state has roughly 13 million inhabitants.

Beieren is divided into seven administrative regions (Regierungsbezirke): Oberbayern, Niederbayern, Oberpfalz, Mittelfranken, Unterfranken, Oberfranken, and Schwaben. The northern part is largely Franconian, with a landscape of rolling hills, forests, and historic towns; the southern part contains the Bavarian Alps, lakes, and extensive rural areas. Notable geographic features include the Bavarian Alps, Lake Constance vicinity, and the Danube valley, along with popular destinations such as the Chiemsee and the Zugspitze, the highest peak in Germany.

Historically, Beieren was part of the Holy Roman Empire and later became the Kingdom of Bavaria, then the Free State of Bavaria after 1918. After World War II it became a founding state of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Bavarian constitution grants the state a high degree of cultural and educational autonomy within Germany.

The economy is strong and diversified, with manufacturing, engineering, information technology, and tourism playing important roles. Munich is a major economic and cultural center, hosting globally known institutions and events. Beieren is also known for its distinctive cultural heritage, including traditional music, beer culture, and regional cuisine.