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Difficulty: EasyHuman and Economic Geography of the World

The Ruhr Valley industrial region, historically renowned for its extensive coal reserves and heavy iron and steel manufacturing, is located in which of the following countries?

  1. A
    France
  2. GermanyAnswer
  3. C
    United Kingdom
  4. D
    Ukraine

Answer

Germany is the correct answer.
The Ruhr industrial region is located in western Germany in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Historically, it developed into one of the world's most dense urban and industrial agglomerations based on extensive coal extraction and steel production.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the industrial area named in the question.
The Ruhr basin/valley region.
The question asks for the geographic location of the Ruhr coal and steel industrial complex.
2
Map the Ruhr region to its correct sovereign nation.
The Ruhr region is situated in western Germany, along the Ruhr and Rhine rivers.
It formed the core of Germany's industrial revolution due to abundant high-grade coal resources.

Key Concept

Major Industrial Regions of the World
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Human and Economic Geography of the World

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