- Population: 1.244.100
- Area: 14.429 km ².
- GDP (PPS per occupant): 9.600.
- GDP Index EU 27: 40,7.
Main economic tasks:.Chemical sector, Metallurgy, Logistic services, Equipment, Mechatronics, Electric industry/electronics, Design, Food-processing industry, Environmental Industry, Tourism, Winegrowing/vineyards.