Vlaardingen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Vlaardingen is a municipality in South Holland, Netherlands, situated on the Nieuwe Maas river. Its history dates back to settlements around 2900-2600 BC, with archaeological finds including ancient DNA. The town faced setbacks due to floods, notably the Saint Thomas Flood of 1163.
Statistics
Area
26.72 km²
Population
73,924