Düsseldorf, City in Germany
Düsseldorf is a major cultural and economic hub, with an influential arts scene and numerous international corporations.
The city was largely destroyed in World War II but has since been rebuilt into a modern metropolitan center.
Düsseldorf prides itself on its duality of Rhineland fun-loving sophistication, famously celebrated during the annual Carnival.
Düsseldorf airport is Germany's third largest airport, and the city also boasts high-speed rail connections to other major cities.
Düsseldorf is well-known for its pioneering influence on electronic/experimental music and its Japanese community.
Location: Düsseldorf Government Region
Population: 629047
Elevation above the sea: 38 m
Website: duesseldorf.de
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