Zwolle
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Zwolle is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands, serving as the capital of Overijssel province. Founded around 800 CE by Frisian merchants and Charlemagne's troops, it grew from a settlement on an incline amidst four rivers. The city joined the Hanseatic League in 1294, experiencing a golden age in the 15th century.
Statistics
Area
119.28 km²
Population
132,441