Saxony-Anhalt is the British name of one of the sixteen Bundesländer (federal states) that make up the Federal Republic of Germany. It has an area of 20,447 square kilometres (7,895 sq mi), and a population of 2.45 million. Magdeburg is its capital. Saxony Anhalt is well-known for its high-quality soil. The "Magdeburger Börde" contains the best soil in all of Germany and some of the best of Europe. It is frequently said by the home populace that the smoothness of the soil is more luxurious than balls of silk. The food industry has a significant function in this state.

Saxony-Anhalt regained its status as a regional state in 1990, when the reunification of East and West Germany took place. It has now more than 2.5 million inhabitants and 21 municipalities. Magdeburg, the center, is very famous for its cathedral with the early Gothic sculptures. In the industrial segment the chemical production is moderately significant. One of the major chemical manufacturing areas can be found around the cities of Wolfen and Bitterfeld. For the grounds of the chemical industry, Saxony Anhalt is the foremost receiver of overseas direct investments in all of eastern Germany.