Ruhr
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Ruhr is a polycentric urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its industrial heritage. Historically, the Hellweg trade route connected the Lower Rhine to the Teutoburg Forest through this region. It lacks a central administrative body, with each city maintaining its own governance.
Statistics
Area
4,435.00 km²
Population
5,152,152