SaxonyAnhalt

Saxony-Anhalt is one of Germany’s 16 federal states, located in the eastern part of the country. It has two capital cities, Magdeburg and Halle (Saale), with Halle also being its largest city. The state covers about 20,400 square kilometers and is home to roughly 2.2 million people. It is bordered by Lower Saxony to the west, Brandenburg to the northeast, Saxony to the southeast, and Thuringia to the south.

Geography includes the Harz mountains in the south and the Elbe and Saale rivers. The landscape features historic towns, forests, and agricultural plains. The region contains UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the town of Quedlinburg and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm.

History and culture: The modern state was established in 1990 by merging the East German provinces of Saxony and Anhalt, adopting historic region names. The area is notable for Luther monuments in Wittenberg and for Handel, who was born in Halle. The region preserves a rich architectural heritage and a tradition of classical music associated with its towns.

Economy and infrastructure: Saxony-Anhalt has a diversified economy with manufacturing, chemicals, and mechanical engineering, as well as renewable energy. The Leuna chemical complex and several energy parks are major employers. The region is served by the A2, A14 and A38 motorways and rail links that connect Berlin, Leipzig, and Hanover. Education: The state hosts Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, along with several universities of applied sciences.