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Bavaria
Bavaria (pronunciation: /bəˈvɛəriə/; German: Bayern, pronounced [ˈbaɪɐn]) is a federal state of Germany, located in the southeastern part of the country.
Etymology
The name Bavaria is derived from the Old High German word Baiuvarii, which means "Land of the Baia people". The Baia were a Germanic tribe who lived in the region during the 6th century.
Related Terms
- Munich: The capital and most populous city of Bavaria.
- Franconia: A region in northern Bavaria, known for its distinct culture and dialect.
- Swabia: A cultural, historic and linguistic region in southwestern Germany, part of which is located in Bavaria.
- Upper Palatinate: A region in eastern Bavaria, known for its rich history and unique traditions.
- Lower Bavaria: A region in southeastern Bavaria, known for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns.
- Upper Bavaria: A region in southern Bavaria, home to the state capital Munich and the famous Bavarian Alps.
- Middle Franconia: A region in central Bavaria, known for its historic cities and rich cultural heritage.
- Lower Franconia: A region in western Bavaria, known for its vineyards and scenic river valleys.
- Upper Franconia: A region in northeastern Bavaria, known for its breweries and traditional Franconian cuisine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bavaria
- Wikipedia's article - Bavaria
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