Fun facts about Dortmund
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Dortmund adopted the motto 'So fast as Düörpm' in 1389 after withstanding a siege of 1,200 knights.
Dortmund
Germany
Dortmund is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and the ninth-largest city in Germany. With a population of 614,495 inhabitants, it is the largest city of the Ruhr as well as the largest city of Westphalia.
From the “History” section
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Dortmund was first mentioned in records around 890 under the name Throtmanni.
Dortmund
Germany
Dortmund is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and the ninth-largest city in Germany. With a population of 614,495 inhabitants, it is the largest city of the Ruhr as well as the largest city of Westphalia.
From the “History” section
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The city is part of the Ruhr area, one of the largest urban areas in Europe, comprising eleven independent cities.
Dortmund
Germany
Dortmund is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and the ninth-largest city in Germany. With a population of 614,495 inhabitants, it is the largest city of the Ruhr as well as the largest city of Westphalia.
From the “Geography” section
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Dortmund's population grew rapidly during the 19th century industrialisation, reaching over 100,000 for the first time in 1904.
Dortmund
Germany
Dortmund is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and the ninth-largest city in Germany. With a population of 614,495 inhabitants, it is the largest city of the Ruhr as well as the largest city of Westphalia.
From the “Demographics” section
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Dortmund is often referred to as the 'heartland of the Social democrats' due to the political dominance of the SPD in the city.
Dortmund
Germany
Dortmund is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and the ninth-largest city in Germany. With a population of 614,495 inhabitants, it is the largest city of the Ruhr as well as the largest city of Westphalia.
From the “Government and politics” section
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