Duiven, Municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Duiven is a municipality in Gelderland in the eastern Netherlands, covering roughly 35 square kilometers of land and water. It sits at about 10 meters elevation in this region of the country.
The town takes its name from an old Dutch word referring to dunes, reflecting the early landscape that shaped the area. Over centuries, the language shifted, but the origins remain connected to this geological past.
The town's name originates from an old word for dunes, though the modern Dutch word 'duiven' means pigeons today. This gap between the original meaning and current language has become part of how residents understand their home.
The town has a railway station with frequent train connections to nearby cities including Arnhem and Doetinchem during peak hours. Good transport links make it easy to explore the wider area and reach other parts of the region.
The municipality maintains partnerships with Calafat in Romania and Gemünden am Main in Germany, creating cross-border connections. These international ties link it to communities in southeastern and central European regions.
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