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'The Rhine Waterways is the world's most heavily used inland waterway.' In the light of this statement examine the significance of this waterway.

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The significance of Rhine Waterways.

1. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands.

2. It is navigable for 700 km from Rotterdum; at its mouth in the Netherlands to Basol in Switzerland.

3. Ocean going vessels can reach up to Cologne. The Ruhr River joins the Rhine from the east.

4. It flows through a rich coal field and the whole basin has become prosperous manufacturing area.

5. Dusseldorf is the Rhine post for the region.

6. Huge tonnage moves along the stretch soon of the Ruhr and it is the world?s most heavily used waterway.

7. It connects the industrial areas of Switzerland; Germany, France, Belgium and Netherland with the North Atlantic Sea Route.