Zeeland

Zeeland comprises multiple islands and peninsulas connected by dams and bridges, with a coastline featuring beaches along the North Sea and Western Scheldt estuary.

The North Sea flood of 1953 caused 1,800 casualties in Zeeland, leading to the construction of the Delta Works system of dams and barriers.

The provincial motto 'Luctor et Emergo' represents the continuous relationship between Zeeland inhabitants and water management through engineering and agricultural practices.

Zeeland connects to major Dutch cities through direct train services to Vlissingen, Goes, and Middelburg, with local buses reaching smaller coastal towns.

The province maintains Europe's largest artificial water defense system, preventing floods while enabling maritime traffic through movable storm surge barriers.

Location: Netherlands

Inception: 1012

Capital city: Middelburg

Website: https://www.zeeland.nl/

Operator: Provincie Zeeland

Shares border with: South Holland, North Brabant, East Flanders, West Flanders, Province of Antwerp

Address: Zeeland, Netherlands

Phone: +31118631011

Website: https://zeeland.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.56667,3.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15