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South Holland - Netherlands

Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental organization, located in The Hague, Netherlands. The organization promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention which prohibits of the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction. The verification consists both of evaluation of declarations by members states and on-site inspections.

Located at 52.0912, 4.28319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.608 miles away.
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Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, 20th century in law, 21st century in law, Chemical weapons demilitarization, Multiregional international organizations, Intergovernmental organizations, International organizations established by treaty, Organizations established in 1997, Organisations based in The Hague

Dutch Republic

The Dutch Republic—officially known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden), the Republic of the United Netherlands, or the Republic of the Seven United Provinces (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Provinciën)—was a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795, preceding the Batavian Republic, the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and ultimately the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Located at 52.08, 4.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Dutch Republic, Former confederations, States and territories established in 1581, 1795 disestablishments, Republicanism in the Netherlands

De Lier

De Lier is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 5 km north of Maassluis. It also lies about 6 feet below sea level. The village of De Lier obtained its name from the name of an old river called De Lee. De Lier used to be a separate municipality. On 26 March 1963 it was granted their coat of arms and on 14 April 1965, it adopted their modern-day flag.

Located at 51.9833, 4.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.600 miles away.
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Populated places in South Holland, Former municipalities of South Holland

Museon

Museon is a museum for science and culture in The Hague, Netherlands. It has collections in the domains of geology, biology, archaeology, history, science and ethnology.

Located at 52.0892, 4.28028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Museums in The Hague, Science museums in the Netherlands, Natural history museums in the Netherlands, History museums in the Netherlands, Ethnographic museums in the Netherlands

De Blauwe Aanslag

De Blauwe Aanslag was a squat in the Dutch city of The Hague. The property was a former tax office which was squatted in 1980. The name refers the blue papers which a person must fill in every year as a tax return. When the local council took over the ownership of the building, it was agreed to renovate it in three stages, with the squatters living there.

Located at 52.071, 4.301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.606 miles away.
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Squats, Buildings and structures in The Hague

Kijkduin

Kijkduin is a seaside resort on the North Sea coast of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It is one of the two seaside resorts of the city of The Hague, the other (more famous) one being Scheveningen. Kijkduin was established in 1923 by the developer Joh. D. van der Houwen. Architects Bijvoet and Duiker were the inspiration and architects for this 126 residence village.

Located at 52.0667, 4.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.606 miles away.
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Populated places in South Holland, The Hague

Zuiderpark Stadion

Zuiderparkstadion was an 11,000-seat stadium in The Hague, in the Netherlands. It was the home of football club ADO Den Haag. For many years after the club's inauguration in 1905, they played football in many different temporary venues, eventually settling in the 'Zuiderpark' in 1925. The stadium was temporarily abandoned on 21 February 1945, near the end of World War II. The War left the club lacking funds with which to maintain the ground.

Located at 52.0561, 4.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.605 miles away.
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Defunct football venues in the Netherlands, Sport in The Hague, ADO Den Haag, Buildings and structures in The Hague, Sports venues in South Holland

Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

The Municipal Museum (Dutch: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag) is an art museum, located in The Hague, Netherlands. The museum, built 1931–1935, was designed by the Dutch architect H.P. Berlage. It is renowned for its large Mondrian collection, the largest in the world. His last work, Victory Boogie-Woogie, is on display here.

Located at 52.0894, 4.28056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in the Netherlands, Museums in The Hague, Modern art museums, International style architecture, Modernist architecture in the Netherlands, Art museums established in 1935, 1935 establishments in the Netherlands, Musical instrument museums

Ockenburg

During May 10 to May 12, 1940, Ockenburg, a small Dutch auxiliary airfield near The Hague, was the scene of bitter fighting between German airborne forces and Dutch defenders during World War II. A German formation of one airborne company of Fallschirmjaeger Regiment 2 and a battalion of Air landing troops of IR.65 (22. ID) was envisaged to take the small Air Force Base (AFB) by surprise attack.

Located at 52.06, 4.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.605 miles away.
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The Hague, Airports in the Netherlands, Defunct airports, Battles and operations of World War II involving the Netherlands, Military operations of World War II involving Germany, Airborne operations

International School of The Hague

The International School of the Hague (often abbreviated to ISH) is an international school located in the vicinity of Kijkduin, The Hague.

Located at 52.0597, 4.22274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.605 miles away.
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International Baccalaureate schools in the Netherlands, International schools in the Netherlands

Poeldijk

Poeldijk is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 8 km southwest of The Hague. In 2001, the village of Poeldijk had 5335 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 1.1 km², and contained 3400 residences. The statistical area "Poeldijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 7080.

Located at 52.0167, 4.21667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.602 miles away.
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Populated places in South Holland

Catshuis

Catshuis has been the official residence of the prime minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands since 1963. It lies in the governmental seat The Hague on the road to Scheveningen, and serves to receive official guests.

Located at 52.09, 4.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.608 miles away.
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Official residences in the Netherlands, Prime ministerial residences

Waldeck, The Hague

Waldeck is a wijk in the Loosduinen stadsdeel. Waldeck borders Kijkduin in the southwest, Bohemen en Meer en Bos in the northwest, Vruchtenbuurt in the northeast, Houtwijk in the southeast and Loosduinen in the south. One of the areas of Waldeck is the Componistenbuurt. Waldeck used to be part of te Loosduinen municipality which was largely annexed 1n by The Hague in 1923 (except for Rustenburg/Oostbroek which was annexed in 1903 and Ockenburgh which was annexed in 1931).

Located at 52.0583, 4.2375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.605 miles away.
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The Hague

Loosduinen

Loosduinen is a former village in The Netherlands that was a municipality unto itself until 1923. At that time it merged with The Hague, and subsequently became known as the neighbourhood called Stadsdeel of that city.

Located at 52.05, 4.23333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.605 miles away.
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Former municipalities of South Holland

't Woudt

't Woudt is a small village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located about 5 km southwest of the city of Delft, in the municipality of Midden-Delfland. 't Woudt (then spelled "'t Woud") was a separate municipality between 1812 and 1817, when it was divided into Groeneveld, Hoog en Woud Harnasch, and a part that merged with Hof van Delft.

Located at 51.9956, 4.29361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.601 miles away.
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Populated places in South Holland, Former municipalities of South Holland

Gymnasium Haganum

The Gymnasium Haganum is one of the oldest public schools in The Netherlands, located in the city of The Hague. The name gymnasium refers to the type of school, the Dutch gymnasium. This type of secondary school is comparable to English grammar schools and U.S. college prep schools. In The Netherlands the gymnasium consists of six years in which pupils study the usual school subjects, with the addition of compulsory Ancient Greek and Latin, plus extra emphasis on academic and artistic skills.

Located at 52.0839, 4.29167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Gymnasiums in the Netherlands, 1394 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 14th century

Blaker, Netherlands

Blaker is a hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located in the municipality of Westland, about 2 km northeast of the village of De Lier. The hamlet consists of a single road, stretching between the Leê canal and the Noord Lierweg road. The area in which the hamlet is located, the "Oude Lierpolder", used to be called "Blaker" as well.

Located at 51.9817, 4.27083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.600 miles away.
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Populated places in South Holland

Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet

Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet, or in short Sorghvliet, is an independent protestant gymnasium in The Hague. Sorghvliet is consistently ranked in the top 10 schools in the Netherlands by the influential magazine Elsevier.

Located at 52.0883, 4.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Schools in the Netherlands, Educational institutions established in 1908, Gymnasiums in the Netherlands

Huis Honselaarsdijk

Huis Honselaarsdijk was a palace in Honselersdijk, Holland, Dutch Republic. The palace was designed by the Dutch architects Bartholomeus van Bassen, Jacob van Campen and Pieter Post, and was built in the first half of the 17th century as a buitenplaats for stadtholder Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange.

Located at 52.0063, 4.22454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.602 miles away.
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Gardens in the Netherlands, Palaces in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in South Holland, Demolished buildings and structures, 17th-century architecture, Baroque architecture in the Netherlands, Landscape design history

Meet the Future, Science & Technology Summit 2010

Meet the Future, Science & Technology Summit 2010 was a one day science and technology convention held at the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague, Netherlands on November 18, 2010, organized by Platform Bèta Techniek (PBT), an organization which has been empowered by the Dutch government to increase the number of beta students in the Netherlands.

Located at 52.0924, 4.28304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.608 miles away.
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Conventions in the Netherlands

Westland (region), Netherlands

Westland is a region of the Netherlands and lies in the western part of the Province of South Holland. It consists of the municipalities of Westland and Midden-Delfland, and also of the town of Hook of Holland (which is a part of the municipality of Rotterdam). Westland is well known for its horticulture in glasshouses.

Located at 52.0081, 4.22056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.602 miles away.
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Regions of the Netherlands, Geography of South Holland

Politics and government of the Netherlands (1581–1795)

The Dutch Republic — officially known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden), the Republic of the United Netherlands, or the Republic of the Seven United Provinces (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Provinciën) — was a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795, preceding the Batavian Republic and ultimately the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Located at 52.08, 4.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Dutch Republic, States and territories established in 1581, 1795 disestablishments, Republicanism in the Netherlands, 16th century in the Netherlands, 17th century in the Netherlands, 18th century in the Netherlands

Sportpark Nieuw Hanenburg

Sportpark Nieuw Hanenburg is a cricket ground in The Hague, the Netherlands. The first recorded match on the ground came in 1966 when the Netherlands played Oxford University, over the next three decades it hosted a number of touring teams, as well as the 1998 European Cricket Championships. The Netherlands Women later played a Women's One Day International there in 2003 against Ireland Women in IWCC Trophy. The ground is used by Quick Haag Cricket Club.

Located at 52.0723, 4.2443 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.606 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in the Netherlands, Sport in The Hague, Buildings and structures in The Hague, Sports venues in South Holland

Adrianus Jacobus Zuyderland (Van Gogh series)

Adrianus Jacobus Zuyderland was Vincent van Gogh's favorite model during his Hague period. He appears in dozens of drawings, easily identified by his bald head and prominent white whiskers, and he was the model for van Gogh's iconic painting At Eternity's Gate.

Located at 52.0719, 4.3067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.606 miles away.
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1880s paintings, 1882 paintings, 1883 paintings, Vincent van Gogh paintings of Holland, Series of Vincent van Gogh paintings

Embassy of Colombia, The Hague

The Embassy of Colombia in The Hague is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to the Netherlands. It is located in Duinoord, a neighbourhood of Scheveningen, a district of The Hague, near the Peace Palace, and the Catshuis, precisely at Groot Hertoginnelaan 14 near the intersection of 1e Sweelinckstraat.

Located at 52.0848, 4.28983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.607 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Colombia, Diplomatic missions in The Hague, Colombia–Netherlands relations, Buildings and structures in The Hague