The Coal Region is an area of Europe that includes two major industrial areas, the Saar and the Ruhr. The Saar is a region in southwestern Germany, located along the border with France and Luxembourg. It is known for its coal mining industry and steel production. The Ruhr is a region in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also known for its coal mining and steel production, as well as its chemical and engineering industries. Together, the Saar and the Ruhr form the Coal Region, an important industrial area in Europe.