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Alkmaar

Alkmaar (population 95,000) is a city in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.

The municipality also comprises the following towns, villages and townships: Koedijk, Oudorp.

Alkmaar was granted city rights in 1254, and is nowadays mostly known for its Edam cheese markets.

The professional football team AZ is based in Alkmaar.

External Links

Official Website (http://www.alkmaar.nl/)

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