Remscheid, city in west central Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), near Düsseldorf. It is a major center for producing tools; textiles, machinery, and cutlery are also manufactured. Remscheid, which received a charter in 1808, was badly damaged in World War II (1939-1945). Population (1997) 123,069.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Remscheid Information info
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