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Munichs

Munichs is not a standardized geographic term. In English, the city is normally called Munich, and in German it is München. The form Munichs may be encountered only as an informal plural or possessive referring to things associated with Munich, rather than to a distinct place or administration.

Munich is the capital and largest city of the Free State of Bavaria, located in southern Germany

Economy and culture: The city hosts the headquarters of several multinational companies, including BMW, Allianz, and

Landmarks and life: Notable sites include Marienplatz with the new and old Town Halls, the Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt,

History and etymology: The city originated in the 12th century, and its name derives from the Old

on
the
banks
of
the
Isar
River.
It
is
Germany's
third-largest
city
by
population
within
its
city
limits
and
a
major
center
for
industry,
culture,
and
higher
education.
The
wider
Munich
metropolitan
area
is
home
to
about
six
million
people.
Siemens,
and
has
a
diversified
economy
spanning
automotive,
technology,
media,
and
services.
Munich
is
renowned
for
its
museums,
theaters,
and
music
venues,
as
well
as
festivals
such
as
Oktoberfest.
and
the
English
Garden.
World-class
cultural
institutions
include
the
Alte
Pinakothek,
Neue
Pinakothek,
Pinakothek
der
Moderne,
and
the
Deutsches
Museum.
The
city
is
also
known
for
its
historic
beer
halls
and
a
strong
football
tradition
with
FC
Bayern
Munich.
High
German
Munichen,
meaning
“by
the
monks”
(a
reference
to
a
monastery
in
the
area).
Munich
has
developed
from
a
medieval
town
into
a
global
urban
center
with
a
prominent
regional
identity.
Munich
Airport
is
a
major
European
hub
located
northeast
of
the
city
and
connected
by
rail
to
the
city
center.