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Revision as of 06:10, 19 October 2002 by 12.253.73.13 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Stuttgart is a city in the southwest of Germany, located in the center of the densely populated region Mittlerer Neckarraum. Stuttgart is the capital of the Bundesland Baden-Wuerttemberg) and contains about 600000 inhabitants. Stuttgart and its surroundings are known for High Tech industry (among the most prominent ones are Daimler-Chrysler (who make the Mercedes-Benz) and Porsche), its cultural life (in particular the ballet and the Staatsgalerie), and the organization of major sports events (for example the athletics world championships in 1993).
The region is also known for its swabian cuisine, beer and wine (which is produced in the area since the 1600s).