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Essen
Essen (pop. 585,481), a city in western Germany, is in a major industrial region called the Ruhr. The city is the home of the Krupp steelworks company, which was a major weapons manufacturer during World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945). Other economic activity includes coal and electric power production, transportation, and commerce. Essen's landmarks include a cathedral that dates from the 800's; and Borbeck Castle, built in the 1200's.
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Aachen
Aachen, AH kuhn (pop. 247,740), is an industrial city in Germany. It is also called...
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Augsburg
Augsburg, AWGZ burg or OWKS boork (pop. 259,231), is a commercial and industrial city in southern...
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Bayreuth
Bayreuth, by ROYT or BY royt (pop. 74,558), is a commercial and industrial center in Germany. It...
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Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden (pop. 8,345) is a German health spa and market town in the Bavarian Alps. It is on...
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Bonn
Bonn (pop. 308,921) is a city in west-central Germany. It was the capital of West Germany from...
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Braunschweig
Braunschweig (pop. 245,392) is a city in Germany, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) southeast of...
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Bremen
Bremen, BREHM uhn (pop. 542,987), is a commercial and industrial city in northwestern Germany....
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Chemnitz
Chemnitz, KEHM nihts (pop. 252,618), is a commercial and cultural center in eastern Germany (see...
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Cologne
Cologne, kuh LOHN (pop. 968,639), is a city in western Germany. Its German name is Koln. Cologne...
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Dresden
Dresden (pop. 480,228) is one of the largest cities in Germany and a major European art center....
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Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf, DOOS uhl dawrf (pop. 571,886), is a commercial and industrial city in Germany. It...
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Essen
Essen (pop. 585,481), a city in western Germany, is in a major industrial region called the Ruhr....
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Frankfurt
Frankfurt, FRANGK fuhrt or FRAHNGK furt (pop. 643,726), is the transportation hub of Germany. The...
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Hamburg
Hamburg (pop. 1,728,806) is Germany's second largest city and its most important commercial...
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Heidelberg
Heidelberg, HYD uhl burg (pop. 142,575) is a city in southern Germany. Heidelberg lies in a...
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