Nijmegen is a city located in the Dutch province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It sits on the Waal River near the German border and serves as the largest city within its province, ranking as the ninth largest city in the country overall.
The city is recognized as one of the oldest in the Netherlands, with historical roots dating back to Roman times. In 2005, Nijmegen celebrated two millennia of existence as a result of this long history.