Schiedam
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Schiedam is a municipality situated in the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan area of the Netherlands. Founded around 1230, it originated as a dam on the Schie river, facilitating trade to cities like Delft and Leiden. Historically, Schiedam was a significant center for jenever production, earning the nickname "Black Nazareth" during the Industrial Revolution.
Statistics
Area
19.89 km²
Population
79,279