Kleve facts for kids
Kleve (also known as Cleves in English) is an important town in Germany. It is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In 2016, about 50,000 people lived there. Kleve is special because it sits right on the famous Rhine River. It also shares a border with the Netherlands, making it a gateway between the two countries.
History of Kleve
Kleve has a long and interesting history. It used to be the main city of something called the Duchy of Cleves. A duchy was like a small country ruled by a duke or duchess. This duchy existed for many centuries before it was dissolved in 1795. This means Kleve was once a very powerful and important place in the region.
Nature and Green Spaces
One of the cool things about Kleve is its natural surroundings. Part of the town's land includes a very old forest called the Klever Reichswald. This forest has been around since the Middle Ages. It's a great place for outdoor activities and exploring nature.
Related Places
- Bimmen, a small village that is part of Kleve.
Images for kids
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Kleve in the 17th century
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A beautiful forest garden from the mid-17th century
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The city and port of Kleve around 1895
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British soldiers moving through Kleve in February 1945, after parts of it were bombed
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The historic Schwanenburg Castle in Kleve
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Another view of the Forest Garden
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A bust of the famous painter Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
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The Museum Haus Koekkoek
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See also
In Spanish: Cléveris para niños
