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Rheinland-Pfalz

Thanks to its central location in Europe and the proximity of the neighboring countries France, Luxembourg and Belgium, Rheinland-Pfalz has been well established as an internationally successful, future-oriented business location.

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Rheinland-Pfalz / Rheinland-Pfalz

ABOUT US:

Thanks to its central location in Europe and the proximity of the neighboring countries France, Luxembourg and Belgium, Rheinland-Pfalz has been well established as an internationally successful, future-oriented business location.

Besides hidden champions such as Wirtgen GmbH, the world's market leader for road construction machines and systems, global players – for example BASF in Ludwigshafen or Mercedes-Benz, with the world's largest commercial vehicle plant in Wörth – provide for a healthy range of industries, jobs and a high added value.

The innovative, predominantly medium-sized business character and the close cooperation of business and research are guarantees for Rheinland-Pfalz’s international competitiveness. Five industries characterize the Rheinland-Pfalz business landscape: chemical and pharmaceutical, automotive, metal, machinery and equipment as well as food industries.

Rheinland-Pfalz benefits from excellent connections to Frankfurt Airport, which is located 30 minutes from Mainz, the state capital. The high-speed rail network and the Rhine river - Europe's most important waterway - provide rapid and economical transportation options.

A diverse cultural landscape, with four UNESCO world heritage sites in Rheinland-Pfalz alone, further enhances an already attractive living area. Trier with its 2000-year history is the oldest city in Germany, it‘s also the birthplace of Karl Marx. Furthermore, Rheinland-Pfalz is Germany's foremost wine region and the important production site of the world-famous Riesling white wines. Rheinland-Pfalz has more than 60 springs, the origin of many important mineral waters. A vibrant culture and openness characterize the way of life of the people in this diverse federal state, with its idyllic landscape.

OVERVIEW:

State nameRheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate)
State capitalMainz

Five largest cities

(inhabitants, 2018)

Mainz (215,200), Ludwigshafen (168,500),

Koblenz (114,000), Trier (110,300),

Kaiserslautern (99,600)

Area19,854 km²
Population4 million, 201/km²
Average age44.1
Foreign bordersFrance, Luxembourg, Belgium
Home bordersNordrhein-Westfalen, Hessen, Baden-Wüttemberg, Saarland
Number of foreign nationals（2018）459,425
Important industriesChemicals and pharmaceuticals, Automotive engineering (incl. suppliers), Metal production and processing, Mechanical engineering, Food and beverages.
Export ratio（2018）57.6% (Germany 50.3%)
Unemployment rate（2018）4.8% (Germany 6.1%)
Websitewww.rlp.de / www.isb.rlp.de 

 

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Dr. Zou Bing
AHK Greater China / AHK Greater China

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