This is the 1811th most frequent German word.
nordrhein
"Nordrhein" refers to the northern part of the Rhine region in Germany, often associated with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen).
In this sentence, 'Nordrhein' is part of the name 'Nordrhein-Westfalen', a geographical region in Germany.
Nordrhein-Westfalen ist das bevölkerungsreichste Bundesland Deutschlands.
North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state in Germany.
Here, 'Nordrhein' is used to refer to the region North Rhine as part of a geographical location.
Die Überschwemmungen in Nordrhein verursachten große Schäden.
The floods in North Rhine caused significant damages.
In this sentence, 'Nordrhein' denotes a specific area, and the word is modified with 'nördliche' to describe parts of it.