North Rhine-Westphalia is a state of great diversity, cosmopolitan and, at the same time, both steeped in tradition and with an eye to the future.

North Rhine-Westphalia is a comparatively young state, founded as it was by UK military authorities after World War II.

North Rhine-Westphalia is among the world’s outstanding centres of culture, with countless museums, concert halls, playhouse theatres and festivals.

North Rhine-Westphalia is an economic powerhouse. Were it an independent nation, it would be amongst the world’s export leaders.