Munich
Munich (myoo-nik)
Munich (pronounced /ˈmjuːnɪk/ in English and [ˈmʏnçn̩] in German) is the capital and most populous city of the German federal state of Bavaria. With a population of around 1.5 million, it is the third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg.
Etymology
The name of the city is derived from the Old/Middle High German term Munichen, meaning "by the monks". It derives from the monks of the Benedictine order, who ran a monastery at the place that was later to become the Old Town of Munich; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat of arms.
Related Terms
- Bavaria: The federal state in which Munich is located.
- Berlin: The capital city of Germany.
- Hamburg: The second-largest city in Germany.
- Benedictine: A religious order of monks and nuns that follow the rule of Saint Benedict.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Munich
- Wikipedia's article - Munich
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