Münster
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, serving as the historic capital of the Westphalia region. It gained international significance as one of the sites where the Treaties of Westphalia were signed in 1648. The city is also known for the 1534 Anabaptist rebellion.
Statistics
Area
303.28 km²
Population
322,904