[PDF] Factsheet - Ruhrgebiet Locations

What is the Ruhr area?

The Ruhr Area ( German: Ruhrgebiet) is an urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Many of the cities in the Ruhrgebiet used to have a lot of heavy industry. The Ruhr Area is bordered by the rivers Ruhr River to the south, Rhine River to the west, and Lippe to the north.

How safe is the Ruhr area in Germany?

Besides a few notable exceptions, the cities in the Ruhr area are among the safest in Germany. Since the Ruhr area has fewer tourists, it is not in the focus of pickpockets, but it is still a good idea to take the usual precautions. Never leave your camera unattended or flash around a fat wallet.

Which countries live in the Ruhr region?

Nonetheless, the Ruhr area still attracts immigrants from the Middle East (mostly Turkey and Syria, with smaller but active Afghan and Iraqi populations), Eastern Europe (according to statistics, the Ruhr area has one of the largest Slav communities in the world), and Southern Europe (Overwhelmingly from Italy and Spain).

What is the population development of Ruhrgebiet?

The population development of Ruhrgebiet as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). Name State(s) Population Census 2011-05-09 Population Estimate 2021-12-31 Ruhrgebiet[Ruhr] Nordrhein-Westfalen 4,452,600 4,489,900