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State Capital
Dresden
German name
Sachsen
Minister president
Michael Kretschmer
Largest city in the state (by population)
Leipzig
Famous church in its capital, destroyed during WW2 and only reconstructed after the reunification of Germany (before reconstruction started, there was a pile of rubble sitting on the square as some sort of memorial!)
Frauenkirche
This structure in the state capital partly collapsed in September 2024
Carolabrücke
It spans this river
Elbe
Easternmost city of Germany
Görlitz
If you're there, it only takes a walk over a bridge to reach this country
Poland
This river separates the two above
Neiße
Another country the state borders
Czechia
One of the most influential childrens' book authors of Germany, one of his work's protagonist Emil is the reason why Emil i Lönneberga is called Michel in the German translation - they didn't want to mix up the two Emils!
Erich Kästner
Composer known for his operas, such as Tristan or Lohengrin
Richard Wagner
Mountain range separating Saxony from Bohemia
Ore Mountains
Philosopher and dramatist of the Enlightenment period, known for works such as Nathan the Wise