Leeuwarden

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Leeuwarden

Name

Leeuwarden

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Leeuwarden is a city and municipality in the province of Friesland, Netherlands, serving as its capital. It received city privileges in 1435 and has historically been a royal residence. Recognized as a UNESCO City of Literature since 2019, it hosted the European Capital of Culture in 2018.

Statistics

Area

83.95 km²

Population

127,073

Location