Similar but Different: Oregon and Baden-Württemberg

What can you expect in Oregon?

Although Oregon and Baden-Württemberg are located on different continents and are more than 8,640 kilometers apart, they have more in common than you might think.

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and one of only three West Coast states. Oregon borders Washington to the north along the Columbia River, while the Snake River forms much of its eastern border with Idaho. However, most people know Oregon for its border with California to the south.

Oregon is a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest. It's beautiful here in Baden-Württemberg...

… but have you ever been to Oregon?

Oregon

4.2 million people live in this state.

Oregon covers an area of 255,026 km².

There are 172 breweries.

Beaverton is the home town of Nike.

Very diverse landscape: mountains with heights of up to 3,425 m, 584 km of coastline, impressive desert landscapes and valleys.

Baden-Württemberg

11.1 million people live here.

The federal state covers an area of 35,751 km².

The sun shines for 1,515 hours every year in Baden-Württemberg. That is a German record.

Hugo Boss, Porsche, and Bosch all had their beginnings in Baden-Württemberg and still have a strong presence in the region today.