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Germany’s investment location Nr. 1
28.4 % of all foreign investments are concentrated in NRW (EUR 184,6 billion). More than 13,100 foreign companies from the most important investor countries control their German or European operations from NRW (3M, BP, Ericsson, Ford, LG Electronics, QVC, Sany, Toyota, Vodafone).
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One of the largest European markets
16.9 percent of German exports are "Made in NRW". 22 percent of all German imports go to NRW. 18 of the 50 largest German trading companies are based here (Aldi, C&A, Deichmann, Metro, Rewe, Tengelmann).
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Gateway to Europe
More than 400 international direct flights depart from two major international airports and four airports with European connections. All of Europe's major cities can be reached in a maximum of 3 hours by air. A tight road, rail and waterway network ensures good connections all over the world. Handling more than 100 million tons of goods per year, Duisburg is the world's largest inland port.
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World-class research and development
Nearly 50 technology centers and 49 non-university research facilities form the densest research network in Europe and provide ideal conditions for technology transfer.
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Highly qualified workforce
NRW has 69 universities and technical colleges with more than 528,000 students. 6 of the 12 largest universities in Germany are located here. 60,800 foreigners study at institutes of higher education in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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The world’s biggest trade fair location
With Cologne, Essen, Dortmund and Düsseldorf, NRW is the world's number one trade fair location. More than 60 internationally leading trade fairs such as anuga, boot, drupa, MEDICA or photokina attract approx. 6 million visitors every year.
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Competitive tax system
Germany is no longer a high tax nation. The overall tax burden of joint-stock companies is 29.8 per cent and thus, compared to other countries, on an average level.
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First place in security issues
North Rhine-Westphalia - as a traditionally international focused location - is the safest German state.Ten of the 20 large cities with the lowest crime rate are to be found here.
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Excellent properties and real estate
NRW has many excellent commercial premises close to economic centers at internationally competitive prices.
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One of Europe's richest cultural landscapes
Renowned theaters and museums, 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sports events and cultural festivals in NRW are known internationally. 38 star-restaurants in Germany are to be found in NRW. The Eifel national park is just one of many popular leisure destinations.
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