North Rhine-Westphalia,

North Rhine-Westphalia: state of Germany

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Quick Facts about North Rhine-Westphalia

Population 17,932,651
Country Germany
Area 34112.52 km2
Official name Nordrhein-Westfalen
Has part Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region
Legislative body Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia
Named for North Rhine, Province of Westphalia
Altitude 148 feet / 45 meters
Capital Düsseldorf
Establishment August 23, 1946 (79 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00

Official website of North Rhine-Westphalia

Official Website
  • Münster Government Region
  • Düsseldorf Government Region
  • Detmold Government Region
  • Arnsberg Government Region
  • Cologne Government Region

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2018 17,932,651 -