North Rhine-Westphalia - Wikipedia
WEBNorth Rhine-Westphalia encompasses the plains of the Lower Rhine region and parts of the Central Uplands (die Mittelgebirge) up to the gorge of Porta Westfalica. The state covers an area of 34,083 km 2 (13,160 sq mi) and shares borders with Belgium ( Wallonia ) in the southwest and the Netherlands ( Limburg , Gelderland and Overijssel ) in the ...
History of North Rhine-Westphalia - Wikipedia
WEBNorth Rhine-Westphalia was established by the British military administration's "Operation Marriage" on 23 August 1946 by merging the Rhine Province with the Province of Westphalia. On 21 January 1947, the former Free State of Lippe was merged with North Rhine-Westphalia.
North Rhine-Westphalia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBNorth Rhine-Westphalia (often abbreviated to NRW) is a German state founded after World War II by British occupation authorities. The state capital is Dusseldorf while Cologne is the most populous city. It consists of, as the name indicates, the province Westphalia in the east and the northern Rhinelands in the west.
Westphalia | Maps, History, & Significance | Britannica
WEBWestphalia, historic region of northwestern Germany, comprising a large part of the present federal Land (state) of North Rhine–Westphalia. The ancient Saxons were divided into three main groups: the Westphalians, the Angrians (German: Engern), and …
North Rhine–Westphalia | State in Germany, Industry ... - Britannica
WEBMar 5, 2024 · North 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.
Welcome to North Rhine-Westphalia | Land.NRW
WEBThe 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 ...
Germany's 16 states: North Rhine-Westphalia – DW – …
WEBGermany's 16 states: North Rhine-Westphalia. North Rhine-Westphalia is a state of contrasts. With cosmopolitan cities like Cologne, a rich industrial heritage and the spectacular mountain ...
North Rhine-Westphalia – a year-round destination - Germany
WEBNorth 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.
Geography of North Rhine–Westphalia | Britannica
WEBNorth Rhine–Westphalia, German Nordrhein-Westfalen, State (pop., 2020 est.: 17,925,570), western Germany. It is bordered by the states of Lower Saxony, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate, as well as the countries of Belgium and the Netherlands.
North Rhine-Westphalia - Wikiwand
WEBNorth Rhine-Westphalia or North-Rhine/Westphalia, commonly shortened to NRW, is a state (Land) 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.
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