About Duisburg
Duisburg is located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and covers an area of 232.8 square kilometres. As of 2025, the city has a population of 500,810. Its geography is defined by the presence of the Rhine, Ruhr, Alte Emscher, Kleine Emscher, and the Rhine–Herne Canal. The landscape reaches its highest point at Haus Hartenfels, situated at an elevation of 33 metres. Notable features include the Port of Duisburg, which serves as both an inland port and an archaeological site, the Wedaustadion, and the Folkwang University of the Arts. The city maintains twin town relationships with Gaziantep, Vilnius, Portsmouth, Calais, and Lomé.
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