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Lush Idyllic Landscapes and Vibrant Cities : Hesse in Germany

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Lush Idyllic Landscapes and Vibrant Cities : Hesse in Germany

Geographically the countryside between the Diemel and Weser rivers in the north and the Neckar River in the south has been characterized as a colorful and confusing juxtaposition of uplands and depressions. Western Hesse is part of the Rhenish Schist Massif; the iron ore deposits on the Lahn, Dill and Sieg rivers were already exploited during the pre-Christian era. Eastern Hesse is geologically younger; the prevalent Bunter sandstone soil is poor in minerals and unsuitable for cultivation.

The east is barren and more sparsely populated. Typical of the region are its volcanic landscapes: Old massifs can be found in the Westerwald, in the Rhon, on the Hoher Meissner, in the Kaufunger Forest and in the Knull. Amidst charming landscapes are the university towns of Marburg (77,000 inhabitants) and Giessen (74,000 inhabitants) as well as the city of Wetzlar (54,000 inhabitants), famous for its optical industry. The Berg-strasse and the Rhinegau are among Germany’s best fruit and wine-growing areas. In eastern Hesse lies the bishopric of Fulda (61,000 inhabitants), a Baroque town of considerable historical importance. The state capital Wiesbaden (267,000 inhabitants) is not just an administrative center but also an elegant spa with a frequented casino.


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