Bavaria

Bavaria has a long rich history, with cities such as Augsberg and Regensburg that were founded over 2000 years ago. The Dutchy of Bavaria lasted from the High Middle Ages to the Modern Era, though many territories in Bavaria were governed by the German Emperor, such as the "Free Imperial City" of Nuremberg. The first civilizations in Bavaria began in the 5th century, with tribes migrating from the north Alps. Modern Bavaria arose from 1806, the year it became a kingdom. The most renown king of Bavaria is King Ludwig II, Who had a multitude of castles created, like the Neuschwanstein Castle. In 1871, Bavaria became part of the German Empire. This was the first time Bavaria became a federal state. After World War II, Bavaria changed quickly from a mainly agricultural region, into an industrialized region. Today, Bavaria has over 12.5 million inhabitants, and plays an important role in innovation and researching centers, and plays an extremely important role in Germany and Europe's economy. Bavaria has a deep care in history and tradition, with events such as the Landshut Marriage. The Landshut Marriage is the celebration of Bavarian Duke Gerog the Rich to Hedwig Jagiellonica, daughter of Polish King Kasimir IV in 1475. The celebration, which also consists of a parade, is every four years, and started 1985. Bavaria also holds the Munich Oktoberfest, which is one of the world's largest fun fair. But Munich, which is inside of Bavaria, is also a precursor in environmental protection and fight against climate change. Today, Bavaria is the largest state in Germany, claiming almost 20% of the land. It is the second most populous state with a population of over 12.5 million. The capital city, Munich, is the third largest city in Germany.

state in Germany located in the southeast. It is the largest state, having almost 20% of the land in Germany. It is also the second most popular state, with a population of over 12.5 million. The capital of Bavaria is Munich, also the third largest city in Germany. Bavaria first started being built and civilized in the 5th century by Bavarians migrating from a region north of the alps. Salzburg was apart of Bavaria, before splitting off and being separate. Later, in about 1806, Salzburg rejoined Bavaria, only to ceced back to Austria. Bavaria was a kingdom until the end of World War I, also the collapse of monarchy. Bavaria the became a part of the German Empire. Many things have happened here including World Wars, concentration camps, and many others. What stands there today is a memorial to soldiers who died in both World Wars. It has all of the soldiers names on stone, flowers in front of it, and a cross right above it made of stone.