Hessen

Its central location in Europe gives Hesse tremendous advantages. Combined with the excellent infrastructure this results in a long-term economic success.

Additional factors for success include the broad range of industries and the strong internationalization of Hesse's economy. Many foreign communities, Asian, European and American even maintain their own dense networks, ranging from business to leisure.

The magnet is Frankfurt am Main, one of Europe´s leading financial centres, with Europe´s largest cargo airport and its centuries-old tradition as a trade fair city.

Facts and figures
Inhabitants	6, 1 million
Area	21.115 sq km
Population density	289 inhabitants per sq km
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)	198 billion €
Main sectors	Services (76% of GDP, Financials, Insurers, Logistics, Communication, Business Service Industries) Industry (Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Motor Vehicles, Electrical Engineering, Machinery)
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Number of companies in total	189 (2003)
Number of employees	62.000
Export rate	60%
Sector structure	Pharmaceuticals (42%), Speciality and Performance Products (18%), Petrochemicals and Derivatives (16%), Polymers (14%), Detergents and Personal Care Products (6%) Agrochemicals (3%), Inorganic Basic Chemicals (1%)