Fun facts about Essen
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Essen is the greenest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, with 9.2% of its area covered by recreational green.
Essen
Germany
Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 574,682 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany.
From the “Geography” section
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The oldest known form of the city's name is Astnide, which may refer to a region with many ash trees.
Essen
Germany
Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 574,682 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany.
From the “History” section
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Essen was granted imperial immediacy in 1377, allowing it to self-govern for a period.
Essen
Germany
Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 574,682 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany.
From the “Politics” section
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Essen's population peaked over 720,000 in 1960 during its industrial boom.
Essen
Germany
Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 574,682 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany.
From the “Demographics” section
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Essen hosts the Essen Motor Show, described as the showcase event of the year for the tuning community.
Essen
Germany
Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 574,682 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany.
From the “Industry and infrastructure” section
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