North Rhine–Westphalia: Quick Facts

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A large white passenger boat travels on the River Rhine in front of the Cologne Cathedral and surrounding historic buildings in Cologne, Germany.

Map of Germany highlighting the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in white in the western part of the country, bordering the Netherlands and Belgium. Major cities such as Dusseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund, Essen, and Bonn are labeled within the highlighted area. An inset in the upper left shows North Rhine-Westphalia's location within Germany and Europe.

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