The Waal River, Nijmegen, Netherlands. Drone, 4K

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Nijmegen is a city and municipality in the Dutch province of Gelderland, close to the German border. It is the oldest city in the Netherlands and the tenth largest of the Netherlands as a whole. Located on the Waal River, Nijmegen has a rich history dating back to Roman times.

Today, Nijmegen is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a population of over 180,000 people. It is a major center for education, culture, and business. The city is also home to a number of historical attractions, including the Valkhof Museum, which houses a collection of Roman artifacts, and the Kronenburg Castle, which was built in the 16th century.


The Waal River is the largest river in the Netherlands. It is a distributary of the Rhine, meaning that it splits off from the main channel of the Rhine and flows to the sea independently. The Waal is approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) long and flows through the provinces of Gelderland and Zuid-Holland.
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The Waal is an important transportation route for the Netherlands. It is used to transport goods and people between the port of Rotterdam and the interior of the country. The Waal is also a popular destination for recreation, such as boating, fishing, and swimming.

The Waal is also a significant historical landmark. The Romans built a number of forts and fortifications along the river, and the Waal was a major battleground during World War II.