Leeuwarden

geographical name

commune in the northern part of the Netherlands population 95,949

Note: Leeuwarden is the capital of the province of Friesland.

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“Leeuwarden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leeuwarden. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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