North Rhine Westphalia (German:Nordrhein-Westfalen；English: North Rhine Westphalia）, referred to as“Nordrhein-Westfalen ”With a population of more than 18 millionFederal State, located in western Germany, with an area of 34083 square kilometers and a population of 17.87 million (2017).It is the most populous state in Germany.capitalDusseldorf。The terrain is high in the southeast and low in the northwest, most of which belong toRhineWatershed.
North Rhine Westphalia, 1946 byProvince of Westphalia And NorthRheinprovinz Consolidated composition.yesGerman economyThe most developed region.Ruhr Industrial ZoneIs located in this state.Production accounts for most of the countryHard coalAnd steel, also concentrated most of the machine manufacturing, chemical, petroleum refining, vehicle manufacturing, electronics and other industries.Many large domestic industrial enterprises are headquartered in Honshu.The water and land transportation is convenient,Commercial tradeThe amount accounts for 45% of the country.Ruhrgebiet andRhineThe coastal area is densely populated with many cities.MainlyCologne、Duisburg、Dusseldorf、Munster, EssenDortmund、Wuppertal、Bohongandbonn Wait for the city.Agriculture and animal husbandry are also developed, with wheatRye、beet, feed, etc.The southern part of the Rhine Valley is famous for its fruits and vegetables, while the northern part is mainly fed with cattle and pigs.Forests account for one fourth of the total area.Cultural and educational undertakings are developed.
North Rhine Westphalia is located inGermanyWest, West andBelgium、NetherlandsBordering.Its area is equivalent to that of Belgium andLuxembourgIn total, it is the most populous state in Germany and the most densely populated area in Europe.The state isWorld War IIThe newly formed state has 5 administrative divisions, 23 cities and 31 counties.Bonn, another important city in North Wales, is located in the south of Cologne. It is the birthplace of Beethoven.Before 1949, Bonn was only a medium-sized university town (famousUniversity of Bonn）For the next 40 years, it has been the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany.It was unified in Germany and moved eastward toBerlinLater, Bonn still served as the administrative andScience CenterAnd continue to play its role.
North Rhine Westphalia is located in the west of Germany, and the state capital isDusseldorf。It is the most populous state in Germany and the most densely populated area in Europe.Unlike metropolises accustomed to fast-paced and crazy life, the atmosphere here is very quiet, and the passage of time can hardly be felt.There are many places that still seem to keep the appearance of the Middle Ages, and some places are also very fashionable.RhineIt flows through the middle and its tributaries includeRuhr RiverThere is a region named after Ruhr.
The must see places here include Cologne, which has a towering cathedralbonn , Includedthe United NationsUNESCO listedRühl PalacesHistoric cityMinster, elegant and quiet Dusseldorf, and Shore Island with natural scenery.
geographical position
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North Rhine Westphalia is located in the west of GermanyBelgiumAnd the Netherlands.With an area of 34083 square kilometers and a population of 17.87 million, it is the most populous state in Germany and the most densely populated area in Europe.There are 71 large cities with more than 100000 people in Germany, 30 of which are in the state.The state is divided into 5 administrative districts, 23 cities, 31 counties and 390 towns.The capital is Dusseldorf.
North Rhine Westphalia adjoins in the northLower Saxony, east isHessenTo the south is Rhine Pfalz;To the west isBelgiumThe Netherlands is to the northwest.
Language
North Rhine Westphalia has its own independent language, which is aGerman dialectThis language is protected by the German government and the official departments of the state government of North Rhine Westphalia. People in North Rhine Westphalia, in order to prevent such independenceThe death of languageSo the government of North Rhine Westphalia printed this language into newspapers, radio, a few news, etc., but more importantly, the government of North Rhine Westphalia set up schools specialized in this language for people to learn this language, which greatly improved theUsage。
The full name of this language isRhine dialectOr North Rhine dialect (German: Rhine Dialekt English: Rhinedialect）Or called Rhine (German: Rheinisch English: Rhine language)
When it comes to North Rhine Westphalia, people naturally thinkRuhr Industrial ZoneIt is also the largest industrial zone in Europe.In Germany, 7.5 million people live in this industrial zone.Ruhrgebiet Traditionally, mining and metallurgy industry is the main industryanthraciteresources.In the past 30 years, with the support of the state, the state has carried outStructural adjustment, breaking the single focus on mining and metallurgyeconomic structureMany new industries have settled here.At the same time, the state has also improved the environment, and the thick smog and soot in the past have disappeared.It was replaced by a lush landscape.The state has 31 large power plants, making it the energy center of Germany.
Here, there are 450000 moderntechnical equipmentSmall and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises have developed side by side.The dense network of highways, railways and waterwaysIndustrial cityIt is closely connected, and also connected with the important traffic arteries in Europe.Except Ruhr District,Cologneregionalcoal mining, textile, automobile manufacturing, chemical industryMachinery manufacturing, electronics, cosmetics and sweets also occupy an important position.Germany's largestBeerThe factories are concentrated inDortmund。Dusseldorf, the capital, is not onlypolitical center, or "Ruhr industrialDesk”, business center and one of the most important financial places in Germany.Another important citybonn Located in the south of Cologne, it is the birthplace of Beethoven and has been the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany for 40 years.
It was unified in Germany and moved eastward toBerlinLater, Bonn continued to play a role as the center of German administration and science.The north of North Rhine Westphalia is the center of agriculture and animal husbandry.MunsterTo raise horses andEquestrian sportsAnd famous.The forests of Zaoeran, Chikerland, Belgiesland Mountain and Iver Mountain are densely covered in the state, which is a good place for summer recuperation.Cologne's twin tower cathedral and other ancient buildings are the tourist attractions.
urban economy
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In the past 30 years, the state has successfully carried outIndustrial structure adjustment, breaking the single focus on mining and metallurgyeconomic structureMany new jobs are provided by the fast-growing media and cultural industries.In 2023, about 66% of the state's employees will work in the service sector.The industrial adjustment combined with ecological renewal has made the state a leading environmental protection technology center in Europe.The total import and export volume of the state accounts for 1/4 of Germany.Meshyexpressway, railway and waterway networks connect the industrial cities of the state closely, and alsoTraffic trunk lineto be connected.44 of Germany's 100 largest companies are located in the state.
exceptBayerIn addition to industrial giants such as Feeba, Klechner Humboldt Doiz and Bertelsmann printing and publishing enterprises, there are about 600000 small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in production.Dusseldorf, the state capital, is one of the largest banks in Germany. Cologne has the leadingInsuranceStatus.Dusseldorf, the capital, Cologne and Essen are famous expo cities.
NW has developed economy in 2009gross domestic productAbout 521.7 billion euros, accounting for about 22% of Germany's GDP, ranking 16 in GermanyFederal StateFirst place of.GDP per capitaMore than 30000 euros, exceeding the average level of Germany.The output value of manufacturing, finance, insurance, leasing, commerce and trade accounts for more than one-fifth of similar industries in Germany.30% of Germany's top 100 enterprises are headquartered in North Westphalia, such as chemical enterprise Bayer Corporation, communication enterprises Deutsche Telekom, metallurgy andmechanical equipmentManufacturing enterprise ThyssenKrupp, media giantBertelsmannAnd retail giant Metro.In history, as the heart of Europe, steel and coal once determined the history of North Wales. Now, it has completed the transformation fromheavy industryTo modernize technology andFuture technologyChange.In 2023, two thirds of sales in North Wales will come from the service industry.In industries that determine the future, such as new media, biotechnologyGene technology、medical technology, logistics and future energy, NW has become the economic core in Europe.Traditional industries, such asMachinery manufacturing, which still provides the most jobs for North Wales,Chemical industryIt is also playing an important role.In terms of output value, North Wales is among the bestindustrial sector Chemical industry, machinery, food, tobacco and wine, automobile, steel andElectronic appliancesManufacturing.[1]
Urban agriculture
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The north of North Wales is the center of agriculture and animal husbandry.Minstrand is importantAgricultural and pastoral areas, to raise horses andEquestrian sportsIt is famous for planting wheat, cornbeetThere are many vegetable gardens and orchards in the south of Rhine Valley.
traffic
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The state has the most denseTraffic networkone of.On the land of only 34000 square kilometers, there are 6000 kilometers of railways and more than 2000 kilometersexpressway。Natural River and ArtificialcanalThere are 31 interwoven into a netRiver port, whereDuisburgIt is the largest inland port in the world.Airports in Dusseldorf, Cologne and Bonn are also importantTransport hub。Dusseldorf Airport gets on and off more than 11 million passengers every year,Cologne Bonn AirportNext.[1]
The forests of Zaoeran, Qikelan, Belgiesland Mountain and Iver Mountain are densely covered, which are good places for recuperation in summer.The largest city in the state is Cologne, which is famous for its Gothic twin tower cathedral and the annual carnival.
aviation
Dusseldorf Lohausen Airport, 11km north of Dusseldorf, is an international and domestic airport with frequent international flightsAsiaTokyoSingapore, Hong Kong and other places have direct flights, and it is also very convenient to transfer from here to all parts of Germany.The lower level of the airport is the German National Railway Station. Every 20 minutes, there is a direct train to the central railway station in the urban area, which can be reached in 15 minutes.
Flughafen Koln Bonn AirportCologneAndbonn In the middle is the airport shared by the two cities.The airport code is CGN, 20km from Cologne.It takes 20 minutes to get to the city by taxi, which costs 25 euros.There are trains connecting the airport to Cologne Central Railway Station and Dusseldorf Railway Station.There are flights to more than 30 cities in Europe.
With the help ofPublic transport, you can enjoy several discounts.The Schoner tag Ticket is valid on the same day. You can use this card to take any local and regional public transport from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next dayHonshuAnywhere.The price of single card is 21 Euros, and that of group card for more than 5 people is 27 Euros.
Another SchoneFahrtTicket card is very suitable for one-way travel in this state.
scenic spot
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CologneDusseldorfEssenDuisburgWuppertalDortmundGelsenkirchenWomen's Museum of the German Mining Museum Joseph Albert MuseumSt.Paul's CathedralFormer Residence of AugustmarkAachen CathedralFreudenberg tetrahedronFederal GermanyArt and Exhibition Hall Konishi Museum Gas Factory Exhibition Hall Alteles Castle Arithmetic MuseumWarner Brothers Film WorldSchleshoff Castle Aachen Hot Spring Paderborn Cathedral Bonn, Shore IslandGerman MuseumBonn Art Museum Corneliminster Federal Germany Memorial Hall Karl Lucihaus CastleBeethoven's Former ResidencePicasso Art Museum Railway Museum Nordkirchen Castle Bonn College Art Museum Visherin Castle Saint Lambertis Church HeinzNixDove Museum ForumBruerAachen City Hall, Saint Maria Zulwitzer Church, Saint Maria Clemens Dorpel Church, Cologne Ancient Roman ChurchMuseum of Applied ArtChocolate MuseumVallavrichaz Museum Cote Le Huizhi Museum Site of Ancient Roman ResidenceChinutgen MuseumCologne Cathedral Ludwig MuseumGerman Museum in RomeEld BuildingCologne Municipal Museum Red Dot Design Museum Suger Manor Van Gogh Art MuseumRuhr District MuseumEssen Old Church Essen Cathedral Saint Leaguer Monastery 12th Coal Mine Exhibition HallSchloss Benrath Dusseldorf Palace Garden K20 Art Collection Media Harbor Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nazi Regime Grand Palace Art Museum Heinrich Heine CollegeCeramic MuseumDuesseldorf City Hall Goethe Museum Duisburg Scenic Park DortmundMaria ChurchReynolds Church Industrial Museum East Wall MuseumAntwerpAltar German occupational safety andHealth MuseumArt and culturehistory museumSchalke Football Stadium
[Tourism overview]: Women's Museum, one of the few museums in the world dedicated to promoting and displaying women's art.
[Tourism overview]: Schumann's former residence, Schumann fans can be in front of oneSanatoriumLook carefully at the pictures, information and documents in the two memorial rooms dedicated to the composer.
[Transportation]: Bonn
[Ticket information]: Free tickets
[Opening Hours]: 11:00 - 18:00
Food Introduction
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Tracing back to the Rhine vinegar stew with raisinsbeef(Rheinischer Sauerbraten)Julius Caesar Julius Cä sarGaul(Gallien) On his way, his army once stationed in the colony (Cologne's name is derived from the colonial colony). The army came too quickly and left too quickly. As a result, he left a carriage with vinegar cans, beef and a small bagRaisins——This gave birth to the "Rhine Vinegar"Braised beef(Rheinischer Sauerbraten) ".Whether meat or vegetables can be grown and planted in the field, they can be used to make "Westphalia"One pot cooking”（westfälische Eintöpfe）。The classic "one pot cooking" has“Green vegetablesOne pot cooking "“Turnip cabbageOne pot cooking "“sword beanOne pot cooking "and add bacon andgreen soya beansThe "wheat grits are cooked in one pot".
Westphalans far away from their hometown often miss the food and specialty from their hometown:Brown bread, also calledRyecrudebread（Pumpernickel）。It is not baked in the oven, but coarse ryeGrinding surfaceMix a small amount of yeastmaltSteamed with beet syrup.Beet syrup makes rye bread dark in color. This kind of bread can keep fresh for a long time in a jar.
Communication with China
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North Rhine Westphalia
JiangsuThe province and North Wales started friendly exchanges in 1981. In 1984, the two sides signed the first provincial and state economyTechnical Cooperation Agreement。In July 1988,Johannes Rau The Governor and Governor Gu Xiulian jointly signed theJiangsu ProvinceJoint Statement on Friendly and Cooperative Relations with the Federal Republic of Germany's North Westphalia, formally establishing friendly provincial and state relations.In June 2005, Governor Liang Baohua led the economic friendship delegation of Jiangsu Province to visit North Wales and signed the Joint Statement on Further Developing Friendly Cooperation with Governor Rutgers.In November 2009, Governor Rutgers and Governor Luo Zhijun jointly signed the Agreement on Further Developing Friendly Partnership between the two provinces and states during his delegation's visit to China.Over the past 20 years, based on economic and trade cooperation, the two sides have gradually expanded cooperation to culture, education, science and technology, transportation, public security, health, justice, urban construction, environmental protection, finance, journalism, agriculture and other fields.The more important cooperation projects include:XuzhouEcological demonstration areaProject, Phoenix Contact cooperation project, Menelaus cooperation projectMetroCooperation projects, Henkel cooperation projectsThyssenKruppCooperation projects, JiangsuEngineering techniciansTraining courses, etc.
