Hamburg

Hamburg is a green city located near the sea and offers plenty of things to do in your free time, including a variety of cultural activities. Its international flair and comparatively young population from all around the world make it a very pleasant place to be. Its economic performance, income and level of education are high. The metropolitan region of Hamburg includes parts of the adjacent states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and Lower Saxony and is home to 500,000 companies with around 1.9 million jobs.
Capital
Hamburg
Important industries
Logistics
Second largest port in Europe
Maritime industry, such as specialised shipbuilding, shipbuilding suppliers, marine and offshore engineering
Civil aviation industry
Media and IT, e.g. games industry
Renewable energies
Renewable energies
Life Sciences – research and production location for medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
Population
1.847.253
Particularities
Hamburg's port is considered the gateway to the world: ships from all around the globe find their way to the Hanseatic city.
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Important portals and service points for immigrants
Arbeit und Leben Hamburg: Education and Counselling
Diakonie Hamburg: Central Point of Contact for Counselling Services and Recognition
Hamburg Invest: Service Partner for Settlement and Investment
Hamburg Metropolitan Area: Tourism, Economy and Mobility around Hamburg
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