Vlissingen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Vlissingen is a municipality and city in the Netherlands, situated on the island of Walcheren. Historically, it served as a crucial harbor due to its location between the Scheldt river and the North Sea, gaining city rights in 1315. It was a key port for the Dutch East India Company and the birthplace of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter.
Statistics
Area
345.00 km²
Population
44,358