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Cologne
German words:
Köln
keywords:
human heritage
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rhine valley
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tourist resort
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town
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world cup
related topics:
Bonn
related web sites:
http://www.stadt-koeln.de
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http://www.koeln.de
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http://www.domforum.de
explanation: Located on the west bank of Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia region, Cologne is one of the largest cities of Germany. Built as a Roman colony, Cologne had developed as the seat of an archbishop then a member of Hanse league during the middle ages. The famous Eau de Cologne was invented by an Italian immigrant in 18th century. After WWII, Cologne was rebuilt quickly thank to a vicinity to Bonn, West-Germany's capital. Its population is at 960,000. The cathedral of Cologne is a UNESCO's human heritage.
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