Saxony is the tenth largest of Germany's sixteen states, with an area of 18,413 square kilometres (7,109 sq mi), and the sixth most populous, with more than 4 million inhabitants. The term Saxony has been in use for more than a millennium.

The history of Saxony began with a small tribe living on the North Sea between the Elbe and Eider River in what is now Holstein. The name of this tribe, the Saxons (Latin: Saxones), was first mentioned by the Greek author Ptolemy. The name Saxons is derived from the Seax, a knife used by the tribe as a weapon. [citation needed]

Saxony, state, eastern Germany. Present-day Saxony is composed largely of hill and mountain country, with only its northernmost portions and the area around Leipzig descending into the great North European Plain. The chief mountain range is the Ore Mountains and the capital is Dresden.

Mar 21, 2025 · Saxony, any of several major territories in German history. It has been applied: (1) before 1180 ce, to an extensive far-north German region including Holstein but lying mainly west and southwest of the estuary and lower course of the Elbe River; (2) between 1180 and 1423, to two much smaller and

Saxony is the border of Germany to the two countries Poland and Czech Republic. In the north of Saxony is Brandenburg, another German state. Saxony's west border is to Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Bavaria. A big part of the border to the Czech Republic are the Ore Mountains in the south of Saxony.

Feb 11, 2025 · From the architectural masterpieces that are scattered around Dresden to the cutting-edge art galleries occupying former industrial sites in Leipzig and the bizarre rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland national park – here are the top 10 things to see and do in …

Saxony is a place where 1,000 years of cultural history meet scenic beauty. Discover top-class art and culture, world-famous traditional handicraft and a unique musical landscape. The region's historic towns and cities are charming destinations full of character and stunning castles, palaces and gardens delight with their splendour and beauty.

Official website of the Free State of Saxony, with information on citizens and the Free State, its economy, environment, education, knowledge, culture and recreation.

Also known by its official name, the "Free State of Saxony", Saxony (Sachsen) is a landlocked federal state in eastern Germany. It is bordered by the states of Brandenburg , Saxony-Anhalt , Thuringia , and Bavaria , as well as the countries Poland and Czechia.

May 18, 2018 · SAXONY (Ger. Sachsen), state in Germany, formerly an electorate and kingdom. Information about the first Jewish settlers in Saxony dates back to the tenth century.