Giessen (region)

Today, Giessen (region) is a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and from different parts of the world. The importance of Giessen (region) in today's society has generated extensive debate and led to increased interest in understanding its implications in our daily lives. From its origins to its impact on the present, Giessen (region) has been the subject of numerous investigations, discussions and analyzes that seek to shed light on its multiple dimensions. In this article, we will explore in depth the different aspects of Giessen (region) and its influence on our environment, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and updated vision of this very relevant topic.

Giessen
Regierungsbezirk Gießen
Regierungsbezirk
Map of Hesse highlighting Giessen
Map of Hesse highlighting Giessen
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Region seatGiessen
Government
 • District PresidentChristoph Ullrich (CDU)
Area
 • Total
5,381.14 km2 (2,077.67 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2022)[1]
 • Total
1,067,354
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
GDP
[2]
 • Total€39.154 billion (2021)
Websitewww.rp-giessen.hessen.de

Giessen (Gießen in German) is one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Hesse, Germany, located in the middle of the state. It was created on 1 January 1981 from the districts (Kreise) of Giessen, Lahn-Dill and Limburg-Weilburg and the Vogelsbergkreis, all formerly belonging to Darmstadt, and Marburg-Biedenkopf, formerly belonging to Kassel.

Kreise
(districts)
  1. Giessen
  2. Lahn-Dill-Kreis
  3. Limburg-Weilburg
  4. Marburg-Biedenkopf
  5. Vogelsbergkreis

Economy

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was €35.9 billion in 2018, accounting for 1.1% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was €47,800 or 105% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 96% of the EU average.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2022 nach Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. June 2023.
  2. ^ "EU regions by GDP, Eurostat". Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.

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