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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Additional map exhibiting the region. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia was established by the British military administration's "Operation Marriage" on 23 August 1946 by merging the province of Westphalia and the northern parts of the Rhine Province, both being political divisions of the former state of Prussia within the German Reich. [4] [5] On 21 January 1947, the former state of Lippe ...
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    The regional headquarters of North Rhine-Westphalia is located in Duesseldorf (Düsseldorf) with a population of approximately 620,523 people. As the crow flies, the distance from the regional headquarters Duesseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia to the capital of Germany, Berlin (Berlin), is approximately 477.7 km (296.8 mi).
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    The large states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, and North Rhine-Westphalia are divided into governmental districts, or Regierungsbezirke. In Rhineland-Palatinate, these districts were abolished or re-organized on 1 January 2000, in Saxony-Anhalt on 1 January 2004, and in Lower Saxony on 1 January 2005.
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    Largest cities in North Rhine-Westphalia Cologne Cologne Düsseldorf Essen Duisburg Bochum Bielefeld Bonn Aachen. The following table lists the 76 cities in North Rhine Westphalia with a population of at least 50,000 on 15 May 2022, as estimated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. [2] A city is displayed in bold if it is a state or federal capital.. The city rank by population as of ...
  6. The state is also a national leader. North Rhine-Westphalia has always been Germany's powerhouse. North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany's No. 1 industrial region. Our livelihood depends on industry. Industry sustains and drives forward research, growth and wealth in our state. Of Germany's top 100 corporations, 37 are based in North Rhine ...
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    NRW - Germany's most important economic region. Familiarize yourself with the individual regions in North Rhine-Westphalia in these brief portraits. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is full of diversity. Its landscapes and people are just as varied as the different economic regions that Germany's most populous federal state has to offer.
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    North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Low Franconian: Noordrien-Wesfale, Low German: Noordrhien-Westfalen, Kölsch: Noodrhing-Wäßßfaale) is the federal state with the highest population in Germany.It is in the western part of Germany and has 18,033,000 inhabitants. The capital is Düsseldorf, while the city with the most inhabitants is Cologne.
  9. britannica.com

    Dec 1, 2024North Rhine-Westphalia, Land (state) of western Germany.It is bordered by the states of Lower Saxony to the north and northeast, Hessen to the east, and Rhineland-Palatinate to the south and by the countries of Belgium to the southwest and the Netherlands to the west. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia was created in 1946 through the amalgamation of the former Prussian province of ...
  10. Sep 28, 2023Of the 16 federal states (Länder) of Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in the western part of the country is the most densely populated. It is home to 18 million inhabitants, with more than 500/km2 (1,2). Situated in the heart of Europe and covering an area of 34 000 km2, NRW is neighbours with: Lower Saxony to the north, the
  11. Nov 29, 2024Geography and Location. North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is a fascinating region in Germany, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and economic significance.Let's dive into some intriguing facts about this dynamic area. Largest Population: NRW is the most populous state in Germany, home to around 18 million people.; Capital City: Düsseldorf serves as the capital of NRW, known for its ...

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    North Rhine-Westphalia

    State in Germany
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    North Rhine-Westphalia or North-Rhine/Westphalia, commonly shortened to NRW, is a state in Western Germany. With more than 18 million inhabitants, it is the most populous state in Germany. Apart from the city-states, it is also the most densely populated state in Germany. Covering an area of 34,084 km², it is the fourth-largest German state by size. North Rhine-Westphalia features 30 of the 81 German municipalities with over 100,000 inhabitants, including Cologne, the state capital Düsseldorf, Dortmund and Essen and other cities predominantly located in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, the largest urban area in Germany and the fourth-largest on the European continent. The location of the Rhine-Ruhr at the heart of the European Blue Banana makes it well connected to other major European cities and metropolitan areas like the Randstad, the Flemish Diamond and the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region. Wikipedia

    CountryGermany
    Founded23 August 1946
    CapitalDüsseldorf
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