Question 1

What is Nordrhein-Westfalen?

Accepted Answer

NRW is Germany's most populous state with 17.9 million inhabitants — an economic powerhouse and cultural centre.

Question 2

What is the state capital?

Accepted Answer

Düsseldorf is the state capital with around 620,000 inhabitants — fashion, art, the Rhine promenade and international businesses.

Question 3

What is the Ruhr Valley?

Accepted Answer

The Ruhr Valley is Germany's largest conurbation with 5 million inhabitants — transformed from a coal mining region into a cultural hub.

Question 4

What is NRW known for?

Accepted Answer

NRW is known for Cologne Cathedral, the Ruhr Valley, the Rhineland, Carnival, industrial heritage and a strong economy.

Question 5

What is Cologne Cathedral?

Accepted Answer

Cologne Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Germany's most visited attraction — a Gothic masterpiece standing 157 metres tall.

Question 6

What is Carnival?

Accepted Answer

The Rhineland Carnival in Cologne and Düsseldorf is world-famous. The 'fifth season' begins on 11 November at 11:11.

Question 7

What economic power does NRW have?

Accepted Answer

NRW generates the highest GDP of all German states. Key sectors include chemicals, mechanical engineering, energy and services.

Question 8

Which universities are there?

Accepted Answer

The universities of Cologne, Bonn, Münster, RWTH Aachen and Ruhr University Bochum rank among Germany's largest and most prestigious.

Question 9

What is the Lower Rhine?

Accepted Answer

The Lower Rhine is a flat landscape with Rhine wetlands, historic towns such as Xanten and Dutch-style charm.

Question 10

What are the top attractions?

Accepted Answer

Top attractions include Cologne Cathedral, Zeche Zollverein, Schloss Augustusburg, Aachen Cathedral, Externsteine and Drachenfels.

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Düsseldorf