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Iron and Steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany

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Iron and Steel Industry in the Ruhr region of Germany
- Ruhr Region derives its name from R. Ruhr a tributary of R. Rhine.
- It’s one of the most industrialized regions of the world. Other areas of the world which are highly industrialized are:
1. Pittsburgh industrial region of U.S.A.
2. Moscow area of former Soviet Union.
3. Tokyo-Yokohama region of Japan.
4. S.E England in Britain and
5. Rotterdam area in the Netherlands.
- One of the leading industries deals in iron and steel which is one of the most important industries in the present advanced technological world as it provides raw materials to many other industries.
- The basic raw materials are iron ore, coal and limestone mixed in the blast furnace to get iron.