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Overview:
Dortmund,
Germany - city, North Rhine–Westphalia, W Germany, a
port on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. It is an industrial center in
the Ruhr district. Its manufactures include steel, machinery,
and beer, and it is a growing high technology and research
center. First mentioned c.885, Dortmund flourished from the 13th
cent. as a member of the Hanseatic League but later declined.
From the mid-19th cent. the city grew as an industrial center.
It was badly damaged during World War II but has been rebuilt;
many historic sites have been restored. Outstanding
buildings include the Reinold church and a large convention
hall, built from 1950 to 1952. The city has a university and a
teachers college.
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