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Foreword by the Minister-President
Bavaria is the largest and oldest state in the Federal Republic of Germany. The way the Bavarians see themselves and their own state is the result of more than 1,000 years of history. This historical heritage is still very much alive today. The face of Bavaria is unmistakeable and at the same time inextricably bound up in German and European culture and history.
In the last few decades Bavaria has become an extremely modern economic location. With major international companies, strong medium-sized firms, and future-oriented research, Bavaria is now in the forefront of technical and economic progress. But despite all these changes, Bavaria has remained true to its principles. "Tradition and progress" is the motto in the Free State of Bavaria. As Europe comes together more and more, Bavaria will still retain its individuality and its self-confidence.
The more than twelve million people who live in Bavaria love the land that is their home. The many visitors who come to us every year likewise learn to love and value it. This brochure is intended for everybody who is interested in Bavaria, in its history and its culture, and in life in the Free State of Bavaria.
Horst Seehofer
Prime Minister of Bavaria
