Duiven () is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands. Duiven's name can be translated into English to mean "pigeons" or "doves". Although the coat of arms and logo of the municipality feature pigeons, the name is etymologically related to "dunes" (Dutch: duinen). The flag of the municipality of Duiven was granted and adopted on 25 June 1954.
Population centres Villages: Duiven Groessen Loo
Hamlets: De Eng Helhoek Nieuwgraaf
Topography
Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Duiven, June 2015
Transportation Duiven railway station is served by trains from Arnhem to Doetinchem and Winterswijk.
On weekdays there are 4 trains per hour between Arnhem and Doetinchem, with two of these continuing to Winterswijk. On weekends there are 2 trains per hour between Arnhem and Winterswijk. Notable people Dean Koolhof (born 1994) a Dutch professional footballer, with over 100 club caps, plays for Helmond Sport
Twin towns Duiven is twinned with: Gemünden am Main, Bavaria, Germany
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References
External links
Official website