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The Free State of Bavaria  (German: Freistaat Bayern), with an area of 70,553 km² (27,241 square miles) and 12.4 million inhabitants, forms the southernmost of the 16 states of Germany. Its capital is Munich. Bavaria - Culture. Bavaria has a culture very distinct from the rest of Germany. Noteworthy differences (especially in rural areas, less significant in the major cities) can be found with respect to: Religion: Bavarians are typically very conservative Catho ...

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The many famous Bavarians include: Pope Benedict XVI -- as of April 2005 he is the current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His baptismal name is Joseph Ratzinger. Painters such as Hans Holbein the Elder, Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach and Franz Marc Musicians such as Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss and Theobald Boehm, the inventor of the modern flute. Modern musicians like Klaus Doldinger and Barbara Dennerlein Widely-read Bavarian writers like Bertolt Brecht, Li ...

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There are many famous people who were born or lived in present-day Bavaria: Pope Benedict XVI -- as of April 2005 he is the current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His baptismal name is Joseph Ratzinger. Painters such as Hans Holbein the Elder, Albrecht Dürer, Albrecht Altdorfer, Lucas Cranach, Carl Spitzweg, Franz von Lenbach, Franz von Stuck and Franz Marc. Musicians such as Orlando di Lasso, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, Carl Orff and Theobald Boehm, the ...

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The many famous Bavarians include: Pope Benedict XVI -- as of April 2005 he is the current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His baptismal name is Joseph Ratzinger. Painters such as Hans Holbein the Elder, Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach and Franz Marc Musicians such as Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss and Theobald Boehm, the inventor of the modern flute. Modern musicians like Klaus Doldinger and Barbara Dennerlein Widely-read Bavarian writers like Bertolt Brecht, Li ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German - Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria shares international borders with Austria and the Czech Republic. Neighbouring states within Germany are Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony. Two major rivers flow through the state, the Danube (Donau) and the Main. The major cities in Bavaria are Munich (München), Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Augsburg, Regensburg, Würzburg, Ingolstadt, Fürth and Erlangen.

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German - Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria has a culture very distinct from the rest of Germany. Noteworthy differences (especially in rural areas, less significant in the major cities) can be found with respect to: Religion: Bavarians are typically very conservative Catholics, contrasting markedly with the more casual attitude to religion in much of the rest of Germany. The current pope, Benedict XVI, is from Bavaria. Appearance: Bavarians resemble the latin countries in that they give great attention to their personal appearance, while much of th ...

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Bavaria has a unicameral Landtag, or state parliament, elected by universal suffrage. Until December 1999, there was also a Senat, or Senate, whose members were chosen by social and economic groups in Bavaria, but following a referendum in 1998, this institution was abolished. The head of government is the Minister-president. Bavaria has long been a bastion of conservative politics in Germany, with the Christian Social Union having almost a stranglehold on power since its inception in 1946. Every Minister-president since 1 ...

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Main article: History of Bavaria A precursor to the name Bayern, was the name Bayuwaren given by the Romans to the province. A later mention was made by the Franks ca. 520. Saint Boniface completed the people's conversion to Christianity in the early 8th century. Bavaria resisted the Protestant Reformation, and remains strongly Roman Catholic. From about 550 to 788, the house of Agilolfing ruled the duchy of Bavaria, ending with Tassilo III who was deposed by Charlemagne. For the next 400 years numerous families h ...

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Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions. Bavaria is divided into 7 administrative regions called Regierungsbezirke (singular Regierungsbezirk). Oberfranken (Upper Franconia) Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia) Unterfranken (Lower Franconia) Schwaben (Swabia) Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) Oberbayern (Upper B ...

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Main article: History of Bavaria A precursor to the name Bayern, was the name Bayuwaren given by the Romans to the province. A later mention was made by the Franks ca. 520. Saint Boniface completed the people's conversion to Christianity in the early 8th century. Bavaria resisted the Protestant Reformation, and remains strongly Roman Catholic. From about 550 to 788, the house of Agilolfing ruled the duchy of Bavaria, ending with Tassilo III who was deposed by Charlemagne. For the next 400 years numerous families h ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German-Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria has a unicameral Landtag, or state parliament, elected by universal suffrage. Until December 1999, there was also a Senat, or Senate, whose members were chosen by social and economic groups in Bavaria, but following a referendum in 1998, this institution was abolished. The head of government is the Minister-president. Bavaria has long been a bastion of conservative politics in Germany, with the Christian Social Union having almost a stranglehold on power since its inception in 1946. Every Minister-president since 1 ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German-Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions. Bavaria is divided into 7 administrative regions called Regierungsbezirke (singular Regierungsbezirk). Oberfranken (Upper Franconia) Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia) Unterfranken (Lower Franconia) Schwaben (Swabia) Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) Oberbayern (Upper B ...

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Bavaria has a unicameral Landtag, or state parliament, elected by universal suffrage. Until December 1999, there was also a Senat, or Senate, whose members were chosen by social and economic groups in Bavaria, but following a referendum in 1998, this institution was abolished. The head of government is the Minister-president. Bavaria has long been a bastion of conservative politics in Germany, with the Christian Social Union having almost a stranglehold on power since its inception in 1946. Every Minister-president since 1 ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria shares international borders with Austria and the Czech Republic. Neighbouring states within Germany are Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony. Two major rivers flow through the state, the Danube (Donau) and the Main. The major cities in Bavaria are Munich (München), Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Augsburg, Regensburg, Würzburg, Ingolstadt, Fürth and Erlangen.

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Main article: History of Bavaria A precursor to the name Bayern, was the name Bayuwaren given by the Romans to the province. A later mention was made by the Franks ca. 520. Saint Boniface completed the people's conversion to Christianity in the early 8th century. Bavaria resisted the Protestant Reformation, and remains strongly Roman Catholic. From about 550 to 788, the house of Agilolfing ruled the duchy of Bavaria, ending with Tassilo III who was deposed by Charlemagne. For the next 400 years numerous families h ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria has a culture very distinct from the rest of Germany. Noteworthy differences (especially in rural areas, less significant in the major cities) can be found with respect to: Religion: Bavarians are typically very conservative Roman Catholics, contrasting markedly with the more casual attitude to religion in much of the rest of Germany. The current pope, Benedict XVI, is from Bavaria. Appearance: Bavarians resemble the inhabitants of Latin countries in that they give great attention to their personal appeara ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German-Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria has a culture very distinct from the rest of Germany. Noteworthy differences (especially in rural areas, less significant in the major cities) can be found with respect to: Religion: Bavarians are typically very conservative Catholics, contrasting markedly with the more casual attitude to religion in much of the rest of Germany. The current pope, Benedict XVI, is from Bavaria. Appearance: Bavarians resemble the latin countries in that they give great attention to their personal appearance, while much of th ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria shares international borders with Austria and the Czech Republic. Neighbouring states within Germany are Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony. Two major rivers flow through the state, the Danube (Donau) and the Main. The major cities in Bavaria are Munich (München), Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Augsburg, Regensburg, Würzburg, Ingolstadt, Fürth and Erlangen.

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German-Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions. Bavaria is divided into 7 administrative regions called Regierungsbezirke (singular Regierungsbezirk). Oberfranken (Upper Franconia) Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia) Unterfranken (Lower Franconia) Schwaben (Swabia) Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) Oberbayern (Upper B ...

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Bavaria, Bavaria - Culture, Bavaria - Geography, Bavaria - Politics, Bavaria - Administrative Divisions, Bavaria - Regierungsbezirke administrative regions, Bavaria - Landkreise/kreisfreie Städte administrative districs/independent cities, Bavaria - Gemeinden municipalities, Bavaria - Dialects, Bavaria - History, Bavaria - Miscellaneous, Bavaria - The meaning of the coat of arms, Bavaria - Bavarian citizenship, Bavaria - German-Bavarian relations, Bavaria - Population and area, Bavaria - Bavarian Culture Overseas

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