city of the Netherlands, in the province of Limburg, of which it is the capital, as well as of the arrondissement of the same name. It is situated on the left side of the river Meuse, over which is a stone bridge 500 feet in length, connecting it with the suburb Wyk. It is one of the strongest as well as one of the most extensive fortifications in Europe, including in it the citadel of Petersburg. It is well built, has a fine place or square, eight churches, three hospitals, and an orphan-house. It contains 3000 houses, and 19,500 inhabitants. The chief commerce is that which arises from the river, by which the stone is conveyed to Holland, as well as the coal and iron from Liège. There are some breweries and distilleries, and some small manufactures of common articles. Long. 5. 35. 41. E. Lat. 50. 51. 7. N.