Rhineland
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The Rhineland is a region in western Germany along the Rhine River that was historically organized as the Rhine Province under Prussian rule. It has been significant throughout European history due to its location, resources, and role in major political conflicts between nations.
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thumb|The Rhine Province (green) as of 1830 superimposed on modern borders.
The Rhineland ( ; ; ; ) is a loosely defined area of western Germany along the Rhine, chiefly its middle section, sometimes encompassing parts of Belgium. It is the main industrial heartland of Germany because of its many factories, and it has historic ties to the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia, and the German Empire.