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North Rhine–Westphalia: Media
state, Germany
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Explore Germany's industrial region comprising coal pits, steel mills, and chemical plants along the Ruhr
The Ruhr industrial region of Germany.
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Cologne, Germany
A large passenger boat passing Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine River, in North Rhine–Westphalia,...
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Ruhr region
Barges moored at Duisburg, North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany, near the junction of...
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Cologne, Germany: cathedral
Cathedral illuminated at night, Cologne, Germany.
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materials handling
Lignite being transported by belt conveyor from the mine for processing, North Rhine–Westphalia,...
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