WITH A FOCUS on sustained growth and sustainable principles , Munich ’ s leaders possess a business acumen that looks to technology as well as green enterprise .

There is every reason to believe that the mix of culture , creativity , tourism and tradition that has produced the Munich of today will continue to shape its path into the future .

THE CITY ’ S INTERNATIONAL airport today is the second-largest in Germany and the seventh-busiest in Europe . More than 34mn passengers pass through Franz Josef Strauss International each year . It is also a major hub for transfers within Europe .

Rail travel to and from Munich is modern and efficient ; the city ’ s three main stations serve high speed trains that connect Munich to all parts of the European continent as well as to the city ’ s excellent public transportation system . The Munich U-Bahn offers extensive service within the city and connects to the suburbs via the S-Bahn ( suburban rail ) as well as to tram and bus routes .

The area population of 2.6mn is well served by public transportation , with

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