One of Germany's largest states, North Rhine-Westphalia has been a combined Bundesland since 1946. Here are a series of maps breaking down different aspects of the state, from employment to language.

Seven maps that explain the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia One of Germany's largest states, North Rhine-Westphalia has been a combined Bundesland since 1946.

North Rhine-Westphalia is a state of contrasts. With cosmopolitan cities like Cologne, a rich industrial heritage and the spectacular mountain landscapes of the Eifel region, this part of Germany ...