Editing Gouda, South Holland (section)

==Economy==
[[File:13-06-27-gouda-by-RalfR-126.jpg|thumb|Gouda's Cheese Market]]
Gouda is known for its [[Gouda cheese]], which is still traded on its cheese market, held each Thursday. Gouda is also known for the fabrication of candles, [[Smoking pipe (tobacco)|smoking pipes]], and [[stroopwafel]]s. Gouda used to have a considerable [[linen]] industry and several beer breweries.

[[Gouda cheese]] is not made in the city itself, but rather in the surrounding region. It derives its name from being traded in Gouda where the city council imposes stringent quality controls.

The economy of the city centre is based on tourism, leisure and retail, while offices are located at the outskirts of the city. Currently, there are over 32,000 jobs in the city, mainly in commercial and healthcare services.