The Kingdom of Württemberg was a German state located in the southwestern part of present-day Germany. It became a kingdom in 1819, following the Congress of Vienna, and was part of the German Empire from 1871 until the end of World War I in 1918. The capital city was Stuttgart, which served as the political and cultural center of the kingdom. Württemberg was known for its diverse landscapes, including the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest. The kingdom had a strong agricultural economy and was also recognized for its contributions to the automotive industry, with companies like Daimler and Porsche originating from the region.