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Bavaria - a Land at the Heart of Europe
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The Free State of Bavaria Today |
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Topography |
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Bavaria is located in the south-eastern part of the German
Federal Republic. In terms of surface area it is the largest
of the country's 16 federal states, and the second-largest
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The Free State of Bavaria was reconstituted after a decree
by the US occupying forces on September 19, 1945. Today's
Bavarian constitution was adopted in a plebiscite held on
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In terms of surface area,
Bavaria is the largest of Germany's federal states, and also
the southernmost. The landscape of Bavaria can be subdivided
into four major regions: the Alps, ...
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Climate |
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Inhabitants |
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Language and Dress |
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Located in a westerly wind zone, Bavaria is constantly
subjected to fluctuations in air pressure. The climate is
continental, with four clearly distinguishable seasons.
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The earliest mention of the Bavarians - Baiern or Baiovarii
- dates from the year 551. They were the result of the
intermixture of a number of different peoples: Romans,
Alemannians, ...
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Bavaria is divided up into three linguistic regions. The
Bavarian dialect is only spoken in the Old Bavarian regions,
i.e. the administrative regions of Upper Bavaria and the
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Religion |
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Festivals |
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Food and Drink |
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The largest religious group in Bavaria is Roman Catholic
(ca. 67%), followed by Lutheran Protestants (23%). The
state's Muslim population is mainly from Turkey, and
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The Munich Oktoberfest, the most famous Bavarian festival,
was first held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of the
later king Ludwig I with Princess Therese of
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Bavarian cuisine today is highly varied. Alongside a broad
range of international dishes there are many traditional
specialities from the various Bavarian regions: beer,
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Traditional Symbols |
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Recreation |
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The Bavarian Lion, the "Bavaria" and the blue-and-white
heraldic lozenges all symbolise the state of Bavaria, and
can be found on portals, fountains, statues, flags and
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The Bavarian landscape provides all kinds of opportunities
for sports and recreation. Hiking and mountaineering are
common in the Alpine foothills, as is hang-gliding. Winter
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