Voorstede
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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.
