Lower Saxony
Strong companies, innovative minds and excellent research facilities make the state an excellent location for business and science. As the second largest federal state, Lower Saxony has a lot to offer in terms of leisure, relaxation and quality of life with its charming landscapes between the Ems and Elbe, the ski areas in the Harz Mountains, as well as the North Sea resorts.
Capital
Hanover
Population
7,993,608
Particularities
Baden-Württemberg is the birthplace of the first automobile: Mercedes-Benz is still based in Stuttgart today.
Important industries
- vehicle construction
- mechanical engineering
- Information and communicationtechnology
- Healthcare
- Electrotechnical industry
- Metal industry
- Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
You can find more information about the state of Lower Saxony at niedersachsen.de
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