About Nijmegen.
Nijmegen, the tenth largest and oldest city in the Netherlands, is full of life and colour. A quarter of the population is made up of students making it a thriving hub for business, art and sport. It’s a beautiful green and diverse city strategically located; connecting North, South, East and West in The Netherlands and Europe.
12 things we love about Nijmegen.
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1# Oldest City
Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands. It’s full of magnificent historic buildings, centuries-old plazas and home to the oldest Dutch shopping street, the Lange Hezelstraat.
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2# Top Ten
Nijmegen is the 10th largest city in the Netherlands. It is home to over 177.000 people.
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3# Students
Nijmegen is a lively university city. A quarter of the city is made up of students. 43.000 students attending the Radboud University and HAN University.
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4# International
15% of people living in Nijmegen originate from outside the Netherlands. With 10% of students from abroad, the city is filled with diversity.
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5# Business
Nijmegen is home to many local and international businesses. The Honig complex forms an inspiring example of the Dutch creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
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6# Art
With its many galleries, theatres and creative businesses, the city is a thriving centre for the arts and performing arts.
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7# Green City
Located on the river Waal Nijmegen is surrounded by beauty. From the many central parks to the spacious views across the Ooipolder. From the colourful heather fields of Mokerheide to the dense forests of Berg en Dal and open waters of Kraaijenbergse Plassen.
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8# Religion
Nijmegen is located on the border between the predominant Protestant north and Catholic south. It has very few expressions of evangelical-charismatic churches, making it the perfect place for a church plant.
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9# Landmark
Originally a strategic outpost of the Roman Empire Nijmegen played an important role in the Second World War and continues to be strategically positioned on routes connecting West and East and North and South of The Netherlands and Europe.
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10# Sport
Sport complexes, hockey and football fields are a constant feature all across the city. Nijmegen is the proud home of N.E.C. football club.
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11# Vierdaagse
Each year the city hosts a 4 day marching event called ‘de vierdaagse’ bringing more than 45.000 hikers together on day trips through the beautiful North, South, East and West surroundings of the City.
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12# Make a difference
Nijmegen needs people who want to make a difference. 10% of people live in poverty, 8000 people live on benefits, 560 families receive support from food bank.
