Baden Württemberg, Germany
1. begin clip-After World War II, Allied forces established three federal states: Württemberg-Hohenzollern, Baden (both occupied by France), and Württemberg-Baden (US-occupied). In 1949, these three states became founding members of the Federal Republic of Germany. Article 118 of the new German constitution, however, had already prepared a procedure for those states to merge. After a referendum held on 16 December 1951, Württemberg-Baden, Württemberg-Hohenzollern and Badenvoted in favor of a merger.[3] Baden-Württemberg officially became a state on 25 April 1952
The state parliament of Baden-Württemberg is the Landtag (Eng. state assembly). The politics of Baden-Württemberg have traditionally been dominated by the conservative Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU), who until 2011 had led all but one government since the establishment of the state in 1952. In the Landtagelections held on 27 March 2011 voters replaced the Christian Democrats and centre-right Free Democrats coalition by a Greens-led alliance with the Social Democrats which secured a four seat majority in the state parliament.
From 1992 to 2001, the anti-immigration Republicans party had seats in the Landtag.
From 1992 to 2001, the anti-immigration Republicans party had seats in the Landtag.
Although Baden-Württemberg has relatively few natural resources compared to other regions of Germany,[3] the state is among the most prosperous[4] and wealthiest regions in Europe with a generally low unemployment rate historically.- end clip. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baden-W%C3%BCrttemberg)
2.The population is 10, 569, 111. Stuttgart is the capital of Baden Württenberg. Schlossplatz is the largest square in Stuttgart and has two castles and major museums.
3.There are currently 4 political parties in Baden-Württemberg. The largest party is CDU or Christian Democratic Union of Germany which until 2011 had held all but one government in the state since it was established in 1952. The next party is the FDP or Free Democrats which are in close collaboration with the CDU, but have lost popularity in the state by doing so. Then there are the SDP or Social Democrats, which have secured 4 seat majorities in the state parliament since 2011. The SDP are aligned with The Greens and are the only socialist party in Baden-Württemberg. The third party is The Greens who are aligned with the SDP and are slowly losing popularity in the region. The fourth party is The Republicans which hasn’t held a seat since 2001, they are mostly anti-immigration.
2.The population is 10, 569, 111. Stuttgart is the capital of Baden Württenberg. Schlossplatz is the largest square in Stuttgart and has two castles and major museums.
3.There are currently 4 political parties in Baden-Württemberg. The largest party is CDU or Christian Democratic Union of Germany which until 2011 had held all but one government in the state since it was established in 1952. The next party is the FDP or Free Democrats which are in close collaboration with the CDU, but have lost popularity in the state by doing so. Then there are the SDP or Social Democrats, which have secured 4 seat majorities in the state parliament since 2011. The SDP are aligned with The Greens and are the only socialist party in Baden-Württemberg. The third party is The Greens who are aligned with the SDP and are slowly losing popularity in the region. The fourth party is The Republicans which hasn’t held a seat since 2001, they are mostly anti-immigration.
Baden-Württemberg has a great diversity in religion. The largest are the Roman Catholics with 36.9% of the population. The next largest is the Lutherans, which is the traditional religion of the state. The Lutherans make up 33.3% of the population. Next are the Muslims with 5.6% of the populations as followers. Then there are the Buddhists with 0.23%, the Hindu with 0.14%, and the Jews with 0.08% of the population as followers. Then there are the non-religious with 22.3% of the population.
Baden-Württemberg has a rich heritage that can still be seen in the region today. They have an assortment of castles like Ludwigsburg Palace, Hohenzollern Castle, Heidelberg Castle, and Schwetzingen Palace. They also have other cultural hubs like the Stuttgart State Opera, Baden-Baden Theater, Maulbronn Monastery, Limes Roman Defences, and Reichenau Island.
4. The Maulbronn Monastry is the best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex in Europe.
It includes an extensive water-management system of reservoirs and channels.
It is situated on the outskirts of Maulbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The monastery was founded in 1147.
It further developed from the 12th to the 17th century.
It has a style transitional from Romanesque to Gothic and surrounded by fortified walls.
The removing its political quasi-independence was in the course of the German Mediatisation in 1807.
The seminary merged with that of Bebenhausen the following year, now known as the Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren.
Since 1993 the monastery is part of the Unesco World Heritage.
5.
-Daimler AG, Daimler is a German multinational automotive company established in 1883. The company owns many shares of many other automotive companies such as Mercedes-Benz. Daimler's headquarters are located in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemburg.
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, The Porsche company was established in 1931. Porsche automobiles are still being manufactured to this day but by Volkswagen. Porsche Headquarters are based in Zuffenhousen, Baden-Wurttemburg.
- Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes brand originated in 1886 in and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemburg. Mercedes-Benz is is a German luxury automobile manufacturer. Much like Porsche Mercedes is owned by Daimler but still to this day Mercedes-Benz automobiles are still being produced. Mercedes-Benz's logo is "Das beste oder nichts", translated to english (The best or nothing).
- Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch is the largest supplier of automotive components in the world as of 2011. Robert Bosch was established in 1886 in Stuttgart and is headquartered in Gerlingen, Baden-Wurttemburg.
- SAP AG, SAP is the largest software enterprise in Europe. The SAP headquarters are located in Waldorf, Baden-Wurtremburg and was established in 1972.
6. One of the most famous people from this state is Roland Emmerich. He is a director, originally from Stuggart. He is known for his film Independence Day (2006). He has also directed The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and 2012 (2009). He specializes in disaster films with action.
A famous actress from this state is Nina Hoss. She is known for her somber attitude while playing often a tragic, tormented woman. She is known for her movies in Barbara (2012), Yella (2007), and The Downfall of Berlin: Anonyma (2008).
Natalia Wörner is an actress from this area. She played a main role in the 1995 TV series 'Um die DreiBig', which was a hit across the country. She has received many awards, including one for her performance in 'Perfect Mind'. She received Best Leading Actress in 2000 for her performance in 'Bella Block'. In this episode, she wrote the screenplay.
7. This state has relatively few natural resources compared to other parts of Germany, however, it is the most prosperous ad wealthiest regions. There is very low unemployment. There are many manufacturing enterprises here. In 2003, there was almost 8,800 of them. Nearly 43 percent of the people in this state work for manufacturing enterprises.
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