Sluis

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Sluis

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Sluis is a municipality and city situated in the western part of Zeelandic Flanders in the Netherlands. The town received city rights in 1290 and became the site of the naval Battle of Sluys during the Hundred Years' War. It is known for its historical fortifications and its proximity to the westernmost point of the country.

Statistics

Area

308.43 km²

Population

23,098

Location