Recklinghausen (IPA: [ʁɛklɪŋˈhaʊzən]) is a city in the Ruhr Area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Recklinghausen is the northernmost city in the Ruhr-Area and borders the more rural Münsterland. While the landscape in the north of Recklinghausen is characterized by large fields and farms the southern parts of the city are dominated by industry. With a total population of 121,521 (as of December 31st, 2006) Recklinghausen is the 60th-largest city in Germany and the 22nd-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the capital of the district Recklinghausen.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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