Gelsenkirchen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Gelsenkirchen is a major city in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. It is located at the heart of the Ruhr area along the Emscher River. The city transformed from a small village into an industrial hub during the 19th century.
Statistics
Area
104.94 km²
Population
265,885