a city, the capital of the circle of the same name, in the province of Overyssel, in Holland. It stands on a canal two miles from the Yssel, and is very strongly fortified. It is well and regularly built, and has eight churches, some hospitals, and a large grammar-school. Zwolle contains 15,640 inhabitants, among whom are many rich capitalists, who trade extensively in the products of the country, and conduct some large sugar-refineries. The city is surrounded with pleasant promenades.