North Rhine-Westphalia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/north-rhine-westphalia

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1. Where is North Rhine-Westphalia?Western Germany, bordering the Netherlands and Belgium
2. How many people live in North Rhine-Westphalia?Over 18 million inhabitants, making it Germany's most populous state
3. How big is North Rhine-Westphalia?34,084 km² (13,160 sq mi), the fourth-largest German state by size
4. What is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia?Düsseldorf
5. What language do people speak in North Rhine-Westphalia?German (official), with significant regional dialects and linguistic influences
6. What is the largest city?Cologne (over 1 million inhabitants)

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