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Leipzig is a city in the German state of Saxony. It is also the largest city of this state. The name Leipzig is derived from the Slavic word "lipsk," meaning place where the linden trees grow. The motto of Leipzig city is "Leipzig is coming!" Leipzig is one of Germany's major industrial, commercial, and transportation centers. Leipzig city is also an important trade fair center of Germany. The famous musical composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, was a resident of Leipzig city. The city of Leipzig was badly damaged during the World War II, but most of the historical buildings were reconstructed later. Leipzig city has applied for hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games for 2012.
Country: Germany
State: Saxony
Location: Leipzig city is located in East Central Germany at the point where the Pleisse, Parthe, and White Elster Rivers meet.
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Geographic Coordinates: Latitude 51.18 N, Longitude 12.22 E
Map: To view Leipzig city map, click here. Map of Leipzig.
Area: Leipzig city has a total area of 297.60 square km.
Climate:The climate of Leipzig city is of the temperate type. The summers are warm and the winters are mild. During the winters, the temperature sometimes drops below freezing point. The summer season lasts from April to July, with July being the hottest month and having an average temperature of 65o F. The winter season lasts from November to February and the month of January is the coldest with average temperature of 32o F (0o C).
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