Geographically, Leeds is around the same size as Munich, Germany, and is the biggest city region outside of the capital. Over 100,000 companies operate in the area, in sectors such as law, digital media, computing, textiles and engineering. Leeds benefits from strong transport links and ties with international markets which make it a popular place to do business. Leeds is a cultural hotspot and hosts many festivals around the city, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, throughout the year.