Limburg (Netherlands)

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Limburg (Netherlands)

Name

Limburg (Netherlands)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Limburg is the southernmost province of the Netherlands, bordering Germany and Belgium. The province's name originates from the medieval Duchy of Limburg, centered around the town of Limbourg-sur-Vesdre. Key cities include Maastricht, Venlo, and Sittard-Geleen, with a significant population concentrated in the southern part of the province.

Statistics

Area

2,153.00 km²

Population

1,120,006

Location