West Cologne

West Cologne (German: West-Köln, Ripuarian: West-Kölle) is the largest city in the Rhenish Republic. It is located on the west bank of the river Rhine and was separated from East Cologne as a result of the terms of the Treaty of Aachen. It is more populated and developed than its counterpart in the east due to the city historically beginning its development on the west bank of the Rhine. When including the east, it is the most populated and important city in the Ripuarian dialect areas. Both the eastern and western portions of the city are remarkable for their extensive fortifications and heavily militarized presence.
Category:German settlements