Thuringia

Also known as Free State of Thuringia, Thüringen, Thüringia, DE-TH

Thuringia (; officially the Free State of Thuringia, ) is one of Germany's 16 states. With 2.1 million people, it is 12th-largest by population, and with 16,171 square kilometers, it is 11th-largest in area.

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Thuringia is one of Germany's 16 states, located in the country's central region with a population of 2.1 million people. It ranks 12th in population among German states and 11th in land area, covering approximately 16,171 square kilometers.

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Etymology and symbols
History
Early modern period
Free State of Thuringia
Geography
Topography
Climate
Nature and environment
Demographics
Demographic history
Current population
Natural and spatial tendencies
Cities, towns and villages
Religion
Politics
National
State
List of minister-presidents of Thuringia
September 2024 state election
Local government
Economy
Agriculture and forestry
Industry and mining
General economic parameters
Tourism
Infrastructure
Transport
Energy and water supply
Health
Education
School system
Universities
Research
Personalities
References
Sources
External links

Erfurt is the capital and largest city. Other cities include Jena, Gera and Weimar. Thuringia is bordered by Bavaria, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt. It has been known as "the green heart of Germany" () from the late 19th century due to its broad, dense forest. Most of Thuringia is in the Saale drainage basin, a left-bank tributary of the Elbe.