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Sloten, Friesland

Coordinates: 52°53′40″N 5°38′43″E / 52.89444°N 5.64528°E / 52.89444; 5.64528
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Sloten
Village
Location of Sloten
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
Population
 • Totalc. 760

Sloten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsloːtə(n)]; Template:Lang-fry) received city rights in 1426, and is the smallest of the eleven Frisian cities. It lies within the municipality of De Friese Meren. Sloten is one of the smallest cities of the Netherlands and is a popular place for sports such as sailing. Sloten is near the Slotermeer. It is a historical city with old buildings and a windmill, De Kaai, in the center of the city.


  • Sloten in 2007
    Sloten in 2007
  • Sloten in the early 18th century, from the Atlas Schoemaker
    Sloten in the early 18th century, from the Atlas Schoemaker

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52°53′40″N 5°38′43″E / 52.89444°N 5.64528°E / 52.89444; 5.64528


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