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'''Duesseldorf''', also spelled '''Düsseldorf''', is a [[city]] in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] in [[Germany]].

(Düsseldorf, Duesseldorf)

<th>[[image:dusseldo.jpg|The emblem of Duesseldorf]]<br>The emblem of DüsseldorfDuesseldorf.

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<b>Duesseldorf</b>, the [[city|metropolis]] on the [[Rhine]], in the heart of [[Europe]], is one of the most lively and modern cities in Germany. It is an international business [[hub|center]], the capital of North Rhine Westphalia, a showcase for [[telecommunications]], the [[art]]s, [[culture]], [[fashion]], and a international [[convention]] city. With only two hours [[aviation|flying]] distance to most European [[capital|capitals]] and excellent flight connections to more than 100 cities on four continents the venue can be reached easily at the shortest time.

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<th>Country

<td>[[Germany]]

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<th>State

<td>[[North Rhine-Westphalia]] (''Nordrhein-Westfalen'')

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<th>Population

<td>570,765 (conurbation 2,979,357)

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<th>Time zone

<td>GMT +1h, GMT +2 (DST)

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<th>[[Location]]

<td>51&deg;13'32"N 06&deg;46'58"E,<br>

[[elevation]] 38 m above sea level

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<th>Size

<td>216.99 km&sup2;

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<th>[[image:dusseldo.jpg]]<br>The emblem of Düsseldorf.

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<b>Duesseldorf</b>, the [[city|metropolis]] on the [[Rhine]], in the heart of [[Europe]], is one of the most lively and modern cities in Germany. It is an international business [[hub|center]], the capital of North Rhine Westphalia, a showcase for [[telecommunications]], the [[art]]s, [[culture]], [[fashion]], and a international [[convention]] city. With only two hours [[aviation|flying]] distance to most European [[capital|capitals]] and excellent flight connections to more than 100 cities on four continents the venue can be reached easily at the shortest time.

Combining the legendary good cheer of the [[Rhineland]] with the cosmopolitan charm of an international exhibition city, Düsseldorf offers the [[tourism|visitor]] a wealth of memorable sights and experiences. Eighteen [[museum]]s, the German [[Opera]] House, countless [[drama|theatres]] large and small and numerous other attractions all attest to the city's standing as a major arts centre. Düsseldorf is also a paradise for [[shopping|shoppers]] - the Königsallee with its classy shops and pavement cafés is now firmly established as the unofficial public catwalk for the latest fashion trends.

== Vital statistics ==

* Name: Duesseldorf (''D&uuml;sseldorf'')

<td>* Country: [[Germany]]

<td>* State: [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] (''Nordrhein-Westfalen'')

<td>* Population: 570,765 (conurbation 2,979,357)

<td>* Time zone: GMT +1h, GMT +2 (DST)

<td>* [[Location]]: 51&deg;13'32"N 06&deg;46'58"E,<br>

* [[elevationElevation]]: 38 m above sea level

<td>* [[Area]]: 216.99 km&sup2;

== History ==