Darmstadt is one of the three of Hesse, Germany, located in the south of the state. The other two are Giessen and Kassel.

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  1. Bergstraße
  2. Darmstadt-Dieburg
  3. Groß-Gerau
  4. Hochtaunuskreis
  5. Main-Kinzig
  6. Main-Taunus-Kreis
  7. Odenwaldkreis
  8. Offenbach
  9. Rheingau-Taunus
  10. Wetteraukreis

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  1. Darmstadt
  2. Frankfurt (Main)
  3. Hanau
  4. Offenbach
  5. Wiesbaden

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Economy

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was €207.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 6.2% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was €47,800 or 159% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 127% of the EU average. This makes it one of the wealthiest regions in Germany and Europe.

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