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Groningen
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Gro·ning·en  (grnng-n, r-)
A city of northeast Netherlands north-northeast of Apeldoorn. It remained loyal to Spain during the Netherlands revolt but was captured by the Dutch in 1594. The city is an important trade and transportation center. Population: 182,000.
Groningen [ˈgrəʊnɪŋən (Dutch) ˈxroːnɪŋə]
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1. (Placename) a province in the NE Netherlands: mainly agricultural. Capital: Groningen. Pop.: 562 600 (2000 est.). Area: 2336 sq. km (902 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a city in the NE Netherlands, capital of Groningen province. Pop.: 171 193 (1999 est.)
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