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| − | '''Leiden''' (in older sources sometimes spelled ''Leyden'')is a small city in the Dutch province of [[ | + | '''Leiden''' (in older sources sometimes spelled ''Leyden'') is a small city in the Dutch province of [[South Holland]], located near [[The Hague]], close to the heart of the [[Randstad]]. It is the home of Leiden University, founded in 1575 and one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. |
| − | The city has a population of 118,000 | + | The city has a population of 118,000. |
==Further Information== | ==Further Information== | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.leiden.edu/ Leiden University] | |
[[Category:Dutch Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Dutch Cities and Towns]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:05, July 11, 2012
Leiden (in older sources sometimes spelled Leyden) is a small city in the Dutch province of South Holland, located near The Hague, close to the heart of the Randstad. It is the home of Leiden University, founded in 1575 and one of the most prestigious universities in Europe.
The city has a population of 118,000.