Münster
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| Coordinates | 51°57′46.6″N 07°37′43.3″E / 51.962944°N 7.628694°E |
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| Country | Germany |
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| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Urban district |
| City subdivisions | 6 Stadtbezirke |
| Lord Mayor | Markus Lewe (CDU) |
| Governing parties | CDU / FDP |
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| Area | 302.89 km2 (116.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Population | 272,106 (31 December 2006)[1] |
| - Density | 898 /km2 (2,327 /sq mi) |
| Founded | 793 |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | MS |
| Postal codes | 48143-48167 |
| Area codes | 0251 02501 (Hiltrup, Amelsbüren) 02506 (Wolbeck, Angelmodde) 02533 (Nienberge) 02534 (Roxel) 02536 (Albachten) |
| Website | www.muenster.de |
Münster is the historical capital of Westphalia and belongs now to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has about 270,000 inhabitants, an airport and a university. Münster was very powerful in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Westphalian Peace was signed in Münster.
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