Leiden
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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