The Ruhr district in northwestern Germany was the dominant industrial area of Europe by 1850, facilitating significant industrial growth and development in the region.
The dominant industrial area of Europe by 1850 was the Ruhr district in northwestern Germany, near the Rhine River. This area played a crucial role in the industrialization of Europe, especially with its historical Ruhr industrial complex supporting high-tech industries.
Germany, as the most populous country in Europe with a large economy and GDP, had a significant impact on the industrial core of Europe along with countries like Belgium and Switzerland.
The establishment of the Zollverein customs union in 1834 facilitated trade and industrial growth, leading to rapid industrial development in regions such as the Ruhr valley in Germany by 1850.
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