Dortmund

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dortmund

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1. Where is Dortmund?Central Ruhr Area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2. How many people live in Dortmund?614,495 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Dortmund?Largest city by area and population within the Ruhr region
4. When was Dortmund built?Circa 882 AD
5. What is the capital of Dortmund?Dortmund is the principal city of its administrative district
6. What is Dortmund known for today?Dortmund is a city that used to make coal and steel, but now it is a smart hub for robots and science.

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