Düsseldorf Government Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Düsseldorf
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Map of North Rhine-Westphalia highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Düsseldorf
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Region seat | Düsseldorf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,289.81 km2 (2,042.41 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 Dec. 2006)
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| • Total | 5,217,129 |
| • Density | 986.2602/km2 (2,554.4022/sq mi) |
| Website | bezreg-duesseldorf.nrw.de |
Düsseldorf is a really important area in Germany. It's one of five big administrative regions in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the northwest part of the country. Think of it like a large district that helps manage many cities and towns. It's also special because it's the most populated administrative area of its kind in all of Germany! A big part of Düsseldorf covers the western side of the Ruhr Area, which is famous for its industries.
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About Düsseldorf: A Key German Region
Düsseldorf is more than just a city; it's a large administrative region. This region is known for its many cities and towns. It plays a big role in how the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is organized.
A Look at Its History
The Düsseldorf region was officially created a long time ago, in 1815. This was when Prussia, which was a very powerful German kingdom at the time, started setting up these kinds of administrative districts. They did this to help manage their lands better.
What is a Regierungsbezirk?
You might see the word Regierungsbezirk. This is a German term for a type of administrative region. It's like a large county or district that helps the state government manage things. These regions help organize local governments and services for the people living there.
Cities and Districts in Düsseldorf
The Düsseldorf region is made up of different types of areas. Some are called Kreise, which are like rural districts. Others are Kreisfreie Städte, which are big cities that manage themselves. They are not part of a Kreis.
Here are the areas that make up the Düsseldorf region:
Rural Districts (Kreise)
District-Free Cities (Kreisfreie Städte)
