1. How long has the State existed, and which historical
changes are important?
The state 1st materialized between 1947 and 1952. It
comprised of the former Prussian province of Saxony, the state of Anhalt and a
few smaller territories, which previously belonged to Brunswick and Thuringia.
Saxony-Anhalt was disbanded in the GDR era and the districts Halle and
Magdeburg took its place. Since Germany's reunification its current form was
established as one of the new East German federal states in 1990.
2. How many people live in the State? Which bigger cities or
areas are worth noting?
The total population as of 2011 was slightly over 2.3
million. The three largest districts are (as of 2011) 1) Halle (Saale) with
233,705 people 2) Magdeburg with 232,364 people 3) Dessau-Roblau with 85,838
people. The state capital and seat of government is Magdeburg.
3. What is the political affiliation? Religious and cultural
heritage?
The majority of parliamentary seats belong to the CDU
(Christian Democratic Union) 41, the Die Linke (former PDS / Party of
Democratic Socialism) 29, and the SPD (Social Democratic Party) 26. The current
president of the state parliament is Detlef Gurth (CDU). The government has
been formed by a coalition of CDU and SPD with the Minister-President being
Reiner Haseloff (CDU). Culture: Musicians such as George Frideric Handel and
Johann Sebastian Bach lived and worked for many years in the present day
Saxony-Anhalt. There are prestigious music festivals that honor their works.
4. Which UNESCO World heritage sites are in the State?
1) The Old Town of Quedlinburg. 2) Sites associated with
Martin Luther (Wittenberg and Eisleben). 3) Dessau-Worlitz Garden Kingdom. 4)
Bauhaus in Dessau.
5. Which industries are worth noting today - in the past?
Some of the current industries located in Saxony-Anhalt are automotive, biotechnology, paper/wood/packaging, renewable energy, and mechanical engineering. The automotive industry makes parts for the following cars: Porsche, BMW, and VW. The paper/wood/packaging industry is growing, and the renewable energy industry is the national leader in renewable energy sources. The mining industry started in the 19th century.
6. Any famous Germans you came across researching the State?
Martin Luther made his public speech against the Catholic church in 1517 in Wittengurg. Also, George Frideric Handel was born here.
7. Any and all topics you find worth noting.
http://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/index.php?id=21182
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