Karte der Provinz Thüringen

Karte der Provinz Thüringen

The Free Accompaniment of Thuringia (German: Freistaat Thüringen, arresting [ˈfʁaɪʃtaːt ˈtyːʁɪŋən], English /θjʊərˈrɪndʒiə/) is a accompaniment of Germany, amid in the axial allotment of the country. It has an breadth of 16,171 aboveboard kilometres (6,244 sq mi) and 2.29 actor inhabitants, authoritative it the sixth aboriginal by breadth and the fifth aboriginal by citizenry of Germany's sixteen states. Best of Thuringia is aural the watershed of the Saale, a larboard accessory of the Elbe. Its basic is Erfurt.

Thuringia has been accepted by the appellation of "the blooming affection of Germany" (das grüne Herz Deutschlands) from the backward 19th century, due to the close backwoods that covers the terrain.

Thuringia is able-bodied accepted in Germany for attributes and winter sports. It is home to the Rennsteig, Germany's best acclaimed hiking trail, and the winter resort of Oberhof. Germany won added Winter Olympics gold medals than any added country in the aftermost 20 years, and bisected of Germany's gold medals accept been won by Thuringian athletes.