- Population: 1.338.400
- Location: 18.339 kilometres ².
- GDP (PPS per occupant): 9.900.
- GDP Index EU 27: 42,1.
Key economic tasks:. Agriculture, Automotive sector, Ceramics sector, Clusters/ Modern Technology clusters, Construction industry, Eco-Technology growth, Food-processing sector, Forestry, Glass market, ICT market, Logistic businesses, Machinery, R & D, Tertiary industry, Tourist, Winegrowing/vineyards.