Arnsberg (German pronunciation: [ˈaʁnsbɛʁk]) is one of the five Regierungsbezirke of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the west-central part of the country. It covers the Sauerland hills as well as the east part of the Ruhr area.
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Arnsberg
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg | |
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Regierungsbezirk | |
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Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Region seat | Arnsberg |
Area | |
• Total | 8,002.34 km2 (3,089.72 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2020)[1] | |
• Total | 3,571,053 |
• Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Vehicle registration | AR |
Website | www |
The region was founded in 1815 as a subdivision of the Prussian Province of Westphalia.
Kreise
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The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 124.8 billion € in 2018, accounting for 3.7% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 32,000 € or 106% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 95% of the EU average.[2]
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Administrative regions (Regierungsbezirk) in North Rhine-Westphalia | |||
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