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Gelsenkirchen is a city located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Till the early 20th century, Gelsenkirchen was the most important coal mining town of Europe. However, today there are no more collieries in Gelsenkirchen city. The largest solar power plant of Germany is located in Gelsenkirchen city. Gelsenkirchen city has developed into a national business and research center for solar technology. Gelsenkirchen city was an important center of Nazi industry during World War II, as a result of which almost three-fourths of the city was destroyed in Allied bombings. Gelsenkirchen city is a port on the Rhine-Herne Canal. There are several historic buildings in Gelsenkirchen city, which are even today tourist attractions. Some of these are the Luttinghof Mansion, which is the city's oldest historical building; the Schloss Berge, and the Schloss Horst. Gelsenkirchen city can also be called "the Green City" with over one-third of the city being covered with parks, forests, and meadows.
Country: Germany
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
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Location: Gelsenkirchen city is located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the northern part of the Ruhr area.
Geographic Coordinates: Latitude 51.30 N, Longitude 7.05 E
Area: Gelsenkirchen city occupies a total area of 104.85 square km.
Climate:The climate of Gelsenkirchen city is of the temperate type. The summers are warm and the winters are mild. The summer season lasts from April till July, with July being the hottest month at an average temperature of 650 F. The summers are warm, but not too hot. The winter season lasts from November till February, with January being the coldest month. The Rhine region experiences the mildest winters.
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