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Utrecht, YOO trehkt (pop. 270,244; met. area pop. 405,467), is a Dutch city that lies along the Rhine River, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) southeast of Amsterdam. Utrecht has many medieval churches and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. The tower, called the Domtoren, is 367 feet (112 meters) high. The University of Utrecht is one of the country's largest universities. The city is the center of the Dutch railroad network. Its industries include metalworking, heavy construction, and… More »

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Amsterdam

Amsterdam (pop. 739,104; met. area pop. 1,017,049) is the capital and largest city of the... More >>

Breda

Breda, bray DAH (pop. 166,035), is a Dutch city about 27 miles (43 kilometers) southeast of... More >>

Hague, The

Hague, hayg, The (pop. 469,059; met. area pop. 616,090), is the seat of the government of the... More >>

Leiden

Leiden, LYD uhn, also spelled Leyden (pop. 114,892; met. area pop. 194,051), lies 22 miles (35... More >>

Rotterdam

Rotterdam, ROT uhr dam (pop. 598,923; met. area pop. 1,001,447), is the second largest city in... More >>

Utrecht

Utrecht, YOO trehkt (pop. 270,244; met. area pop. 405,467), is a Dutch city that lies along the... More >>

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