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North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia

German state
North Rhine-Westphalia is a western German state. The city of Cologne's twin-spired Cathedral is a Gothic landmark with views of the Rhine River. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art. The state capital, Düsseldorf, is known for...
Capital: Düsseldorf
Population: 17.93 million (2019)
Area: 13,165 mi²
Founded: 23 August 1946
HDI (2018): 0.944; very high · 7th of 16
ISO 3166 code: DE-NW
NUTS Region: DEA