Geography: Saxony is located in the east center of Germany, bordering Poland and the Czech Republic. The capital is Dresden. The landscape is very diverse and offers both mountains and lowlands.

Culture: The former monarchs of Saxony have left many impressive buildings and art collections. This includes historic buildings such as the Zwinger Palace or Schloss Moritzburg and treasures like the Old Masters Picture Gallery where you can find important paintings such as the Sistine Madonna.

Economy: The Saxon economy is the fastest growing in Germany. Among the main industries include microelectronics, biotechnology, IT industry and the craft sector.