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Also known as Arnheim, Èrnem

Arnhem ( ; ; Ernems: Èrnem) is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

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Arnhem is a city in the eastern Netherlands near Germany and serves as the capital of the province of Gelderland. The city developed along two rivers, the Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, and is situated on both of their banks.

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Settlement.name
Arnhem
Settlement.native_name
Èrnem (Ernems)
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City and municipality
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VlagArnhem.svg
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100x67px
Settlement.image_shield
Coat of arms of Arnhem.svg
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100x80px
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Ernem, Arnheim, Arra, Nultweezes, Nulzesentwintig, 026
Settlement.pushpin_map
Netherlands#Europe
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Location within the Netherlands##Location within Europe
Settlement.pushpin_relief
1
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Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Netherlands
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Province
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Gelderland
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Municipal council
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PvdA
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Mayor

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Arnhem
Demonym
arnhemano
Population
164096
Area
101.53
Elevation
13
Official website
www.arnhem.nl
Image
Arnhem river 2003 01.jpg
Households
73717
Dialing code
026
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water as percent of area
3.33
Commons gallery
Arnhem
Commons category
Arnhem
postal code
6800–6846
inception
1233-00-00
time of earliest written record
0893-00-00
social media followers
17373
native label
Torres Colón
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29 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Early history
  • Middle Ages
  • 16th and 17th century
  • 18th and 19th century
  • 20th century
  • World War II
  • 1945–1999
  • 21st century
  • Geography
  • Neighbourhoods
  • Neighbouring villages
  • Proximity of border with Germany
  • Climate
  • Demographics
  • Inhabitants by nationality
  • Places of interest
  • Parks
  • Museums in and around Arnhem
  • Buildings and locations
  • Events
  • Sport
  • Transport
  • Notable people
  • Facts and figures
  • Twin towns – sister cities
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Arnhem ( ; ; Ernems: Èrnem) is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

Arnhem is home to the Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts, Netherlands Open Air Museum, Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein' (dedicated to the 1944 Battle of Arnhem), Royal Burgers' Zoo, NOC*NSF and National Sports Centre Papendal. The north corner of the municipality is part of the Hoge Veluwe National Park. It is approximately in area, consisting of heathlands, sand dunes, and woodlands.

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