Duiven

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Duiven
Location of Duiven
Country Netherlands
Province Gelderland
Area (2006)
 - Total 35.15 km² (13.6 sq mi)
 - Land 34.06 km² (13.2 sq mi)
 - Water 1.10 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
 - Total 25,627
 - Density 752/km² (1,947.7/sq mi)
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Image:Ltspkr.pngDuiven is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands. It is a suburb of Arnhem. Duiven's name can be translated into English to mean "Pigeons". It is related etymologically to "dunes" (Dutch: duinen). The flag of the municipality of Duiven was granted and adopted on the 25th of June, 1954.

[edit] Population centres

  • Duiven
  • Groessen
  • Loo

[edit] Transport

  • Car: Duiven is served by the A12.
  • Public Transport: Duiven is served by rail with one train station. The rail company is Syntus.

[edit] External links

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Municipalities of Gelderland
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Coordinates: 51°57′N, 6°01′E

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