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| − | '''Leiden''' is a small city in the Dutch province of [[Zuid Holland]], located approximately midway between [[The Hague]] and [[Amsterdam]]. It is the home of Leiden University, founded in 1575 and one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. | + | '''Leiden''' (in older sources sometimes spelled ''Leyden'')is a small city in the Dutch province of [[Zuid Holland]], located approximately midway between [[The Hague]] and [[Amsterdam]]. 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 | ||
Revision as of 14:04, May 8, 2008
Leiden (in older sources sometimes spelled Leyden)is a small city in the Dutch province of Zuid Holland, located approximately midway between The Hague and Amsterdam. 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
Further Information
Leiden University: http://www.leiden.edu/