Born (Dutch: [ˈbɔr(ə)n]; Limburgish: Bor [bɔʀ]) is a village in the Dutch municipality of Sittard-Geleen. It has a port on the Julianakanaal (Juliana canal) and has a zoo. Born is also the site of the car factory VDL Nedcar and the headquarters and European Distribution Center of Mitsubishi Motors Europe.

Until 2001, Born was a separate municipality (population about 15,000), that included the villages Born, Buchten[nl], Holtum[nl], Grevenbicht, Papenhoven[nl] and Obbicht[nl].

See also

Gallery

  • Wolfrath Castle
  • Ruins of Born Castle
  • Lock in Born