Spotlight on Dresden
SPOTLIGHT ON DRESDEN WELCOME TO DRESDEN, GERMANY Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city center. Today Dresden is still a cultural, educational, and political center of Germany and Europe. The Dresden University of Technology is one of the 10 largest universities in Germany. The economy of Dresden is one of the most dynamic in Germany and is dominated by high- tech branches, earning the area the title of “Silicon Saxony.” Contents Climate and Geography 02 Cost of Living and Transportation 03 Visa, Passport, Language, and Currency Information 04 Lifestyle, Sports, and Attractions 05 Culture, Shopping, and Dining 06 Schools and Education 07 GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON DRESDEN l 01 SPOTLIGHT ON DRESDEN CLIMATE Dresden has an oceanic climate, influenced by Dresden Climate Graph its inland location, with warm summers and o o 6 in. 152.4 mm slightly colder winters as compared to the German 120 F 48.9 c average. There is significant rainfall throughout o 100 F 37.8oc 5 in. 127.0 mm the year in Dresden. Even the driest month still receives a lot of precipitation. o 80 F 27.7oc 4 in. 101.6 mm o o 3 in. 76.2 mm Average High/Low Temperatures 60 F 15.6 c Low / High o 40 F 4.4oc 2 in. 50.8 mm January 28oF (-2oC) / 37oF (3oC) o o 1 in.
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