Hamburg at a glance

18.08.2009, 10:47 Uhr

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, one of the 16 states of the federation, is the second largest city in Germany with its 1.7 million inhabitants. In this sense, it is a city as well as a state.

Die Alster (picture: hamburg.de)

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Economically and culturally, Hamburg is also the centre of Northern Germany. 3.5 million people live in the 755 square kilometres large metropolitan region of Hamburg - for them, Hamburg is a shopping and cultural metropolis.

With 30 square metres of living space per person, Hamburg has the biggest average living space of all major cities in the world. As much as 14% of the city area is made up of green spaces and recreational areas.

Hamburg has 2,302 bridges - more than Venice and Amsterdam combined. With over 90 consulates, Hamburg is second only to New York City.

As a trade centre, Hamburg has always been outward-looking, that has shaped the mentality of Hamburg's inhabitants.

Come to Hamburg! We are looking forward to your visit.

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