Sloten, Friesland

Sloten
Village

Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Population
• Total	c. 760

Sloten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsloːtə(n)]; West Frisian: Sleat) 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 the early 18th century, from the Atlas Schoemaker

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Municipalities of Friesland (Fryslân)

Achtkarspelen Ameland Dantumadiel De Fryske Marren Dongeradeel Ferwerderadiel Franekeradeel Harlingen Heerenveen Het Bildt Kollumerland c.a. Leeuwarden Leeuwarderadeel Littenseradiel Menameradiel Ooststellingwerf Opsterland Schiermonnikoog Smallingerland Súdwest-Fryslân Terschelling Tytsjerksteradiel Vlieland Weststellingwerf

See also Netherlands Provinces Municipalities

Places with city rights in Friesland

Bolsward Dokkum Franeker Harlingen Hindeloopen IJlst Leeuwarden Sloten Sneek Stavoren Workum

See also: Elfstedentocht

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

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