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The Rhine River is one of the busiest commercial waterways in Europe
Flowing 1,230 kilometres from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the Rhine carries vital industrial cargo.
The Rhine passes through or along six European nations: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Barges move coal, chemicals, and manufactured goods between major inland ports like Duisburg and Rotterdam on the sea. The middle Rhine Valley features dramatic gorges lined with medieval castles.
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