1. North Rhine-Westphalia is a state in Germany with the highest population in the country.
2. The state is landlocked between Belgium, Netherlands, and other German states such as Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate. This makes it a German state with no coastline!
3. They say, the best way to enjoy the region’s small towns and villages is by cycling across North Rhine-Westphalia.
4. Cologne’s museums and galleries include a chocolate museum, which makes North Rhine-Westphalia a popular destination for history and art buffs as well as for foodies!
5. Beethoven is among the most famous personalities from North Rhine-Westphalia. He was born in The Federal city of Bonn which is situated on the banks of the Rhine.
6. North Rhine-Westphalia is not only an urban mess, but its natural beauty has been preserved across various locations such as the Eifel National Park.
7. In fact, Eifel National Park is also a designated Dark Sky Park. This is one of the few places in the country from where the Milky Way can be seen with a naked eye.
8. The Westenhellweg in Dortmund is a popular shopping destination in Germany, especially for foreign visitors coming in from neighboring countries.
9. Not just for street shopping, but North Rhine-Westphalia is also famous among shoppers as Oberhausen is home to Europe's biggest indoor shopping mall.
10. North Rhine-Westphalia is home to several regional foods, among which the Rhenish Himmel und Äd - “Heaven and Earth”- dish is worth the trip!
11. It's a surprising fact that the beer from North Rhine-Westphalia is the most popular beer in entire Germany, as it gives true sense of local taste.
12. North Rhine-Westphalia is home to several World Heritage sites such as Cologne Cathedral, Aachen Cathedral, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, and Augustusburg Castle.