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Province of the Netherlands
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Gelderland is one of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands, the largest province by area. It lies in the east of the country. It is sometimes called Guelders in English.
The region in the east of Gelderland, a mostly agricultural area. The most noteworthy cities here are Doetinchem, Winterswijk and Zutphen.
Also known as the Betuwe, Rivierenland is characterised by de Bommelerwaard en the Land van Maas en Waal. The Betuwe is known for its cultivation of fruits. Tiel is the biggest city in the region.
By far the most "urban" area of Gelderland, where nearly 40% of the population lives. Includes large cities Arnhem and Nijmegen, as well as their surroundings.
A large area covered mostly by forest. Apeldoorn is the largest city here.
By train
International trains are somewhat limited.
By plane
Gelderland does not have any commercial airports.
By car
In comparison to the rest of the country, Gelderland looks and feels more car-dependent.
By bus
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a very green city with lots of monuments and parks, as well as the home to Het Loo Palace
capital of Gelderland and the gateway to the Veluwe
with a permanent exhibition on the Veluwe and a poultry museum
a historic city founded in 1315
capital of and gateway to the rural Achterhoek region.
gateway for cycling tours through the Veluwe
with a preserved rectangular street grid and fortifications
known for its Dolfinarium, a dolphin theme park
oldest city of the country, known for its marches, left-wing politics and large student population
the birthplace of Dutch Impressionism, it is also home to a World War II museum and cemetery
an old and historic town, and one of the largest fruit production centres of the country
a major student city due to its agricultural university
Wijchen is a town in the Netherlands.
first town to get city rights in medieval times
the country's largest national park with heathlands, sand dunes, and woodlands. Also Kröller-Müller Museum with the largest collection of Van Gogh's work, located in the middle of the Hoge Veluwe.
the country's oldest national park with heathlands, woodlands, grazing wildlife, and mountainbike paths
region in between the Veluwezoom and river IJssel, which is littered with historical estates and country retreats.
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