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A Place of Exchange and Cooperation
Thanks to the 1 million international citizens from over 190 countries, Hessen offers a wide range of connections and communities for people from almost all nations. In terms of business, society and culture, Hessen is very diverse. It is a place of exchange and cooperation, with a sense of warm hospitality and mutual respect.
Frankfurt is a leading European financial and trade center, creating ideal conditions for international business. About 200 banks from over 30 countries are based here and conduct international business. Both the German Bundesbank and the European Central Bank have their headquarters in Frankfurt.
A Hub for Global Players
In 2017, more than 173 new foreign investments came to Hessen, including 44 from the USA, 23 from China, 19 from Japan, followed by India with 13 settlements , Great Britain (12), the Netherlands (11) and France (9). Hessen exported goods valued at €62,3 billion in 2017, and despite the difficult global economic conditions, maintained the same level as the previous year. Imports to Hessen reached a volume of €93.5 billion, which represented an increase of 8.5 %.
- 1 million people from 190 countries live and work in Hessen
- 110 consulates
- 60 international chambers of commerce
- 35 international or bilingual schools
- School curriculum in more than 10 languages, such as English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Greek and Turkish.
- 27 international kindergartens or pre-schools
- Tourism offices from 58 countries
- 180 international business and cultural organizations
