Leiden

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Leiden

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Leiden is a Dutch city in South Holland, situated between The Hague and Amsterdam. Founded on an artificial hill at the confluence of the Old and New Rhine, it boasts a rich history dating back to the Germanic settlement of Leithon. A prominent university city since 1575, Leiden is renowned as a center for scientific discovery.

Statistics

Area

23.16 km²

Population

127,046

Location