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Population: about 605,000
Area: 207.36 km²
Capital of the state Baden-Württemberg

The in the middle of Germany located city Stuttgart is an important business location, especially in the automotive industry. The city is also an imprtant financial marketplace due to its location (near the border to Luxembourg, France and Switzerland). Historically dominated by castles, churches and bridges, the city on the Neckar is touristy popular. Another attraction of the region are the local hot springs. Stuttgart is one of the most productive and economically important cities of Germany and Europe.