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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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  3. tourmygermany.com

    Hallo und herzlich willkommen! Get ready to explore North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, or NRW for short), a state that perfectly blends industrial heritage, cultural diversity, and natural beauty.Located in western Germany, NRW is known for its vibrant and large cities, rich history, world-class museums, and the warmth of its people.
  4. nationsonline.org

    North Rhine-Westphalia exists since 1946 as a merger of the northern Rhineland and Westphalia, both formerly parts of Prussia. Included on the map is the regional border of North Rhine-Westphalia (the red dashed lines). The state is bordered by Belgium and the Netherlands in west (the black line represents the national border), and the German ...
  5. 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 ...
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  6. en.wikipedia.org

    North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen [ˈnɔɐ̯tʁaɪn vɛstˈfaːlən] ⓘ, usually shortened to NRW, official short form NW) is the westernmost, most populous, and economically most powerful state of Germany.The state was formed in 1946, by merger of two rather distinct territories of the historic Free State of Prussia: the Rhine Province and the Province of Westphalia.
  7. en.wikivoyage.org

    North Rhine-Westphalia (German Nordrhein-Westfalen) is the most populous state in Germany, with 17.5 million inhabitants, located in the west of the country.It consists of two historically independent parts: Nordrhein, the urbanized area across the river Rhine in the southwest, and Westfalen in the northeast, which is quite diverse as it includes both the heavily industrialized and densely ...
  8. britannica.com

    Bonn, city, Köln Regierungsbezirk (administrative district), North Rhine-Westphalia Land (state), Germany. The city is located on the Rhine River, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Cologne. From 1949 to 1990 it was the provisional capital of West Germany, and it served as the seat of the German
  9. germany.travel

    North Rhine-Westphalia is an ideal destination for active holidaymakers. Around 14,000 kilometres of cycle paths pass through vast parks and wetlands and take in castles, palaces and impressive industrial monuments along the way. A whole host of certified routes awaits hikers, who may have heard of the picturesque Rothaarsteig trail across the highlands.
  10. Among Europe's metropolitan regions, North Rhine-Westphalia has one of the most powerful economies. Were it an independent country, it would be a world leader in terms of exports. 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.

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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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