a city of the Netherlands, in the province of Limburg, and the capital of a circle of its own name. It is situated on the river Demer, is tolerably well built, and contains about 1000 houses and 6840 inhabitants. There is some trade in linen and woollen goods, and in madder and tobacco, which are extensively cultivated in the vicinity. Long. 5° 9'. E. Lat. 50° 55'. N.