ruhr

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a river in western Germany that is a tributary of the Rhine, as well as the major industrial and coal mining region located in its valley in northwestern Germany.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname für einen Fluss im Westen Deutschlands, einen Nebenfluss des Rheins, sowie für das große Industrie- und Kohlenrevier in seinem Tal im Nordwesten Deutschlands.

1. River in Germany B2 formal

   A river in western Germany, flowing westward into the Rhine River.

   • The Ruhr River is a significant tributary of the Rhine.
   • The city of Essen lies along the Ruhr River.
   • The Ruhr valley is known for its industrial history.

   🇩🇪Ruhr

2. Industrial region B2 formal

   A major industrial and coal mining region in northwestern Germany, located in the valley of the Ruhr River.

   • The Ruhr region was the heart of Germany's coal and steel industry.
   • Many cities in the Ruhr have transformed from industrial hubs to cultural centers.
   • The Ruhr area is one of the most densely populated regions in Europe.

   🇩🇪Ruhrgebiet