Nordhorn
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nordhorn is a town in Lower Saxony, situated in the southwest corner of the state near the Dutch border. It serves as the district seat of Grafschaft Bentheim and is characterized by the river Vechte and several canals. The town's name is linked to historical watchmen's horns used for communication.
Statistics
Area
149.87 km²
Population
55,619