The federal state of Brandenburg is famous for its diverse landscape, nature preserves with forests and lakes, and many castles and fortresses. Yet the international and economic aspects of the greater Berlin area are also of great importance.
Frankfurt (Oder) is the fourth largest city in Brandenburg and is situated directly on the German-Polish border. Due to the Technologiepark Ostbrandenburg and the Europa-Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder) has become an important center for technology, science, and education.