Limburg (Netherlands)

Limburg is the southern-most of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands, located in the south-east of the country. It is bordered by Belgium in the west, Germany in the east, and the province of North Brabant in the north.

Geography

The south of the province is remarkable when compared to the rest of the country, as it is one of the few regions that has hills. The highest point in the Netherlands, the Vaalserberg, is situated in Limburg.

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Limburg's surface consists mainly of sand. The most important river is the Meuse, that passes through the entire length of the province from South to North.

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Major cities are the provincial capital Maastricht in the south, the urban agglomerations of Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen-Kerkrade, Roermond and Venlo.

Related Topics:
Maastricht - Sittard - Geleen - Heerlen - Kerkrade - Roermond - Venlo

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