Lemgo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lemgo is a university town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with roots tracing back to 1190. It was a member of the Hanseatic League, facilitating trade in Northern Europe. The city famously resisted attempts to enforce Calvinism during the Reformation, securing religious independence in 1617.
Statistics
Area
100.85 km²
Population
40,531