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Oberbayern

Oberbayern, or Upper Bavaria, is one of the seven administrative regions (Regierungsbezirke) of the Free State of Bavaria, Germany. It lies in the southern part of Bavaria and surrounds the state capital Munich, which serves as its administrative seat and largest city.

Geography and landscape: The region extends from the Alpine foothills in the south to pre-alpine and lake

Economy and culture: Oberbayern is a major economic center, driven by Munich and its surrounding areas. The

Administration and demographics: The region integrates multiple rural districts (Landkreise) and independent urban centers, with Munich

Education and research: Oberbayern is home to major universities and research centers, notably Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and Technische

landscapes
in
the
north.
It
includes
parts
of
the
Bavarian
Alps,
the
Isar
River
valley,
and
several
prominent
lakes
such
as
the
Starnberger
See,
Ammersee,
and
Chiemsee.
The
varied
terrain
supports
agriculture,
tourism,
and
urban
industry.
region
hosts
global
companies
in
automotive,
tech,
finance,
and
services,
including
BMW
and
Allianz.
Tourism
is
important,
drawn
to
alpine
scenery,
historic
cities,
cultural
landmarks,
and
recreational
lakes.
Bavarian
culture,
traditional
festivals,
beer
gardens,
and
distinctive
architecture
are
prominent
features
of
the
regional
identity.
as
the
administrative
seat.
It
is
among
the
most
populous
parts
of
Bavaria,
reflecting
a
high
urban-rural
mix
and
strong
infrastructure.
Universität
München
(Technical
University
of
Munich),
which
contribute
to
science,
innovation,
and
higher
education
in
the
region.