The federal state of Saarland has evolved from a traditional mining and steel location into a modern, international business region. Located in the south-west of Germany and bordering France and Luxembourg, Saarland boasts beautiful landscapes and low costs of living. Short distances and friendly people who are committed to their communities is what modern and vibrant Saarland is all about.
Keyfacts for Saarland
Capital
Saarbrücken
Important industries
Mechanical engineering Healthcare Automotive engineering and supplying industry Steel industry Software development/IT
Population
994,424
Particularities
One third of the Saarland area is covered with forest. This makes it one of the most densely wooded federal states.
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Federal state
German: Bundesland
A federal state (often called “Land”) is a constituent state with its own parliament (“Landtag”), its own constitution and government, and, in some cases, its own laws. In accordance with the concept of federalism, the exercise of all state authority is divided between the Federal Government and the federal states. The Federal Republic of Germany consists of 16 federal states.
