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Population: about 595,000
Area: 207.36 km²
Capital of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia

Dusseldorf situated at the Rhein Riverfront is hub for fashion and clothing and also a known trade fair city for that. Well-known for high quality of life the city headquarters many well-known German and international companies. The city is also known for the carnival which takes place there every year. The city enjoys a high reputation in terms of culture and modern architecture. Especially the art of the 19th and 20th centuries were largely influenced by the famous art academies of the city.