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Eindhoven

City in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands.

Eindhoven is a city located in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands. It is renowned for its strong focus on technology and design innovation, serving as the headquarters of Philips Electronics and hosting events such as Dutch Design Week. The city is recognized internationally for its vibrant startup culture, research institutions like Eindhoven University of Technology, and contributions to industrial design.

Pronunciation

ˈɛi̯ndhɔːvə(n)

Etymology

Eindhoven is derived from the Old Dutch words eynde (end) and hove (estate).

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Eindhoven is a city in the Netherlands known for its technology and design, like Philips and Dutch Design Week.

Fun Facts

It's home to Philips, a major electronics company, It hosts the annual Dutch Design Week, The city is known for its 'brainport' region focused on technology

FAQ

What province is Eindhoven in? North Brabant, What is Eindhoven known for? Technology and design, Is Eindhoven a large city? Yes

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Netherlands North Brabant

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