Leipzig is, with a population of appr. 519,000, the largest city in the federal state of , and in the new states of .
Leipzigis the largest city in thefederal stateofSaxony,Germany. It has been a trade city since at least the time of theHoly Roman Empire.The city sits at the intersection of theVia RegiaandVia Imperii, two important Medieval trade routes. The city was once one of the majorEuropeancenters of learning and culture in fields such asmusicandpublishing.
Leipzig today is an economic center and the mostlivablecity in Germany.Oper Leipzigis one of the most prominent opera houses in Germany, andLeipzig Zoological Gardenis one of the most modern zoos in Europe and ranks first in Germany and second in Europe according to Anthony Sheridan.Leipzig is also currently listed asGamma World Cityand Germany's "Boomtown".