Pernis (Netherlands)
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Pernis is a village and district of the municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,560 (2005) on a total area size of 1.60 km². Pernis is not a full submunicipality (deelgemeente) of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality nevertheless has its own district council. Although surrounded by ports, Pernis has preserved it's village-like atmosphere very well.
Pernis is best known because of its petrochemical industry. Many refineries are part of the skyline.
Notable people born in Pernis
- Sjaak Troost (born 1959) – Feyenoord football (soccer) defender
See also
- Rotterdam metro.
External links
- [Website of the district council of Pernis]
- [Website of Shell's oil refinery/chemicals manufacturing site at Pernis]
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