Where Is Saxony?

Saxony (Sachsen) is a state (Bundesland) in eastern Germany. It borders:

• Brandenburg (north)
• Saxony-Anhalt (northwest)
• Thuringia (west)
• Bavaria (southwest)
• Czech Republic (south)
• Poland (east)

Major cities: Dresden (capital), Leipzig, Chemnitz. Saxony is known for its history (Electorate/Königdom), porcelain (Meissen), automotive industry, and the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) Christmas traditions.