Voorstede
Voorstede
Veurstadt | |
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   Descending, from top: View of the Binnen Waterfront, warehouse district, and Voorstede city hall | |
.svg) Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Anthem: Onze stad tussen heide en zee | |
| Country | Vossem |
| Government | |
| • Body | Stadsraad van Voorstede |
| • First Mayor | Peter Vandenlange (Conservatieven) |
| • Governing parties | Conservatieven |
| Area | |
| • City | 1,255.22 km2 (484.64 sq mi) |
| Population (30 September 2016) | |
| • City | 4,822,445 |
| • Density | 3,800/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 9,107,429 |
| Demonym | Voors |
| Posta Code | 10000-11500 |
| Area Code | 010 |
| ISO 3166 code | VO-VO |
| Vehicle registration |
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Voorstede is the capital city of Vossem, and the administrative seat of the Hoofstedelijk Gewest. It is the seat of the Vossian monarchy. Voorstede is the second largest city in the country in terms of both population and economic importance. The city straddles the river Ven shortly before it reaches the sea.
History
Geography
Demographics
Religion
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Government
The city and administrative area of Voorstede are governed by the Stedenraad ('City Council') which is elected by and represents residents of the capital administrative region in most aspects while the House of Deemse still retains some of its historical special privileges to this day, though the royal house tends to keep out of local politics and remain on the city council in a ceremonial role. The role of Council Speaker is traditionally held by the heir apparent after completing their studies and military service until the day they ascend to the throne.