Economically, politically and culturally, is Bavaria more like
Yorkshire or more like Essex? And if not these, which county is it
most similar to?

Politicaly it is akin to Flint.

I'm not sure but I belive that Bavaria is about the size of all of
England, so the culture, ecconomics and politics likely vary almost as
much as England. Bavaria has a smaller population and much of it is
mountainous so the people tend to be isolated and have more of the
culture of their grandparents than is usual in England. Ireland may be
closer in this respect. But I am mostly guessing. I think Bavarians
are mostly Catholics.  Neil

Sorry, Kemlo, but Flint is not in England.

Clue: Try Wales.

to probonopublico-ga
yes i got it wrong. can't understand how, proberbly thinking of great
britain at the time

How about Cornwall? Not a separate country, but culturally quite
distinct, strong sense of individuality, own dialect etc.

I am from Germany and I always like to compare the Bavarians with the
Scotts. I know Scottland is not a county of England but a country
within the kingdom, but then Bavaria is a 'Land' (= state/country) of
Germany and Bavaria is subdivided into many counties ('Landkreise')
and like England or Scottland used to be it's own kingdom.

The parallels I see between Scottland and Bavaria are these:
- mountenous and rough climate
- catholicism
- strong dialect with a fondness for a rough down-to-earth sound (i.e.
rolling R's)
- more patriarchic than the rest of the nation
- considered 'different' or identifiable in customs and clothing
- kilts and lederhosen
- higher fondness of beer than the rest of their respective nations

I am sure there is more...

Morgenlandfahrer

- more patriarchic than the rest of the nation ????

I don't know where you got this from....I'm Scottish, and over here,
the women definitely rule the roost, especially as head of the
household, and especially when it comes to taking charge of family
matters and finances. :)

And I've never worn Lederhosen.....at least not while sober.

Willie

Given a choice between these 2 very different counties, I would say
Yorkshire... it's further north and very hilly with a strong local
dialect.
Ali

Yes, Morgenlandfahrer, but the Scotts are neither the richest of the
Britons, nor the most conservative politically.

BTW - as a fellow German - hallo, and you could always join us in the
Researcher's Forum (see the newsletter for details).