POPULATION
Currently Leiden counts 117,342 inhabitants.
LANGUAGE
The official language in Leiden is Dutch but English is widely understood among Dutch people especially at the touristy sights.
The climate in Leiden is temperate – marine with cool summers and mild winters. Due to the fact that the Netherlands is a very flat country the winds blow strongly and the weather changes abruptly. The most sunniest months are May – August and the most warm months are June – September. During September and the beginning of October the weather is very humid and hot, also known as “Indian Summer”. The coldest time of year is between December and February when temperature falls below freezing.
Whenever you decide to visit Leiden, make sure you take an umbrella with you.
ELECTRICITY
Electiricity in the Netherlands is 230 volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second (Type C / F). If you travel to the Netherlands with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Herts, you will need a voltage converter. The outlets generally accept the two round pins type of plug. If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.
JUNE CULTURE MONTH AND EXTRA CITY ACTIVITIES
In the month June, Leiden offers a lot of fun, cultural activities! For an overview of the activities in June, please click here.
For more practical tips, please go to the website of Leiden (Key to Discovery).
OTHER MEETINGS
The CVB 2011 Organizing Committee is proud to present the 6th European Molecular Imaging Meeting:
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