Weert facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weert
Wieërt
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Saint Martin church in Weert
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Location in Limburg
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 Weert
Location in Netherlands
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 105.52 km2 (40.74 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 104.52 km2 (40.36 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 48,825 | ||
| • Density | 467/km2 (1,210/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Weertenaar, Weerter | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
6000–6006, 6039
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| Area code | 0495 | ||
Weert is a city and a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands. It is located in the western part of the province of Limburg. Weert is an important place for travel. It lies on the main railway line between Eindhoven and Maastricht. It is also next to the A2 motorway and the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal.
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Exploring Weert City
Weert became a city in 1414, which means it was given special rights. Today, it is a lively place with many things to see and do.
Shopping and Fun in Weert
Weert is well-known for its large indoor shopping center called "De Munt." It is one of the biggest shopping areas in the south of the Netherlands. The city center has many squares filled with cozy restaurants and outdoor cafes. You can find many popular shopping brands here.
Weert also has a big swimming complex called "De IJzerenman." It has both indoor and outdoor pools, fun slides, and even a lake. It's a great place for swimming and playing.
Weert's Villages and Neighborhoods
The municipality of Weert includes the city itself and several smaller villages. These villages are Altweerterheide, Laar, Stramproy, Swartbroek, and Tungelroy. The city of Weert also has many neighborhoods, such as Boshoven, Leuken, and Moesel.
Languages Spoken in Weert
In Weert, people mainly speak Dutch. However, they often speak it with a special accent from Limburg. This accent is different from the Limburgish language itself.
Limburgish is a group of dialects spoken in the Limburg provinces of Belgium and the Netherlands. The specific way people speak in Weert is one of these many Limburgish dialects.
Getting Around Weert
The main way to travel by train is through the Weert railway station. It connects Weert to other cities in the Netherlands.
Famous People from Weert
Many interesting people have come from Weert. Here are a few:
- Willem van Heythuysen (1590s – 1650), a successful cloth merchant.
- Jan Dibbets (born 1941), a famous conceptual artist.
- Frans Weekers (born 1967), a Dutch politician.
- Jeroen Lenaers (born 1984), a Dutch politician who is a Member of the European Parliament.
- Kelly Weekers (born 1989), who was crowned Miss Nederland in 2011.
Sports Stars from Weert
Weert has also produced many talented athletes:
- Sjeng Schalken (born 1976), a well-known tennis player.
- Olivier Tielemans (born 1984), a race car driver.
- Pieter Custers (born 1984), an archer.
- Lisa Scheenaard (born 1988), a rower.
Weert's Sister Cities
Weert has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called sister cities:
Pushkino, Russia
Sint-Truiden, Belgium
Hangzhou, China
Gallery
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The tower of Saint Martin's Church in Weert
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A rowing boat (skiff) on the water in Weert
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A street scene in Weert
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See also
In Spanish: Weert para niños
