Krefeld
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Krefeld is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, often called the Velvet and Silk City due to its economic history. It was historically linked to the House of Orange and the Dutch Republic before passing to Prussia in 1702. The city includes the district of Uerdingen, located on the Rhine.
Statistics
Area
137.77 km²
Population
228,550