a city of the province of Guelderland, in the circle of the same name, in the Netherlands, comprehending six cantons, and 51,100 inhabitants. Of this circle Nimwegen is the capital. It stands on the left bank of the river Waal, over which there is an excellent flying bridge. It is situated on five hills, in a rich and pleasant district, and is well fortified. The streets are wide and clean, and the houses large and well built, and it has some agreeable promenades adjoining to it. In 1830, it contained 1900 houses, and 17,734 inhabitants, viz. 8402 males and 9332 females. Its chief trade consists in brewing, tanning, bleaching, distilling, and making Prussian blue, tobacco, snuff, and sealing-wax. It is celebrated for the peace concluded there in 1678 and 1679. Long. 5. 35. 21. E. Lat. 51. 51. 20. N.