Westland (region), Netherlands

Map of Westland
Aerial view of greenhouses in the Westland

Westland is a region of the Netherlands and lies in the western part of the Province of South Holland. It consists of the municipalities of Westland and Midden-Delfland, and also of the town of Hook of Holland (which is a part of the municipality of Rotterdam).

Westland is well known for its horticulture in glasshouses, hence its nickname the glass city.

Coordinates: 52°0′29″N 4°13′14″E / 52.00806°N 4.22056°E / 52.00806; 4.22056

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