Leeuwarden | |
---|---|
State | |
Country | |
Capital | |
Population | 0 |
Leeuwarden (US: , Dutch: [ˈleːʋɑrdə(n)] (listen); West Frisian: Ljouwert [ˈljɔːʋ(ə)t]/[ˈʎɔːw(ə)t] (listen); Town Frisian: Liwwadden; Leeuwarder dialect: Leewarden) is a city and municipality in Friesland in the Netherlands. It is the provincial capital and seat of the States of Friesland. The municipality has a population of 122,293.
The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It came to be known as Leeuwarden in the early 9th century AD and was granted city privileges in 1435. It is the main economic hub of Friesland, situated in a green and water-rich environment. Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city center, many historically relevant buildings, and a large shopping center with squares and restaurants.
Doncaster (, ) is a large minster and market town in South Yorkshire, England. Together with its...
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council has been based in...
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. It stands on the River...
A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterised by the trees being...