Zeeland, Province with islands and peninsulas in southwestern Netherlands
Description
Zeeland is a province in southwestern Netherlands formed by six islands and several peninsulas connected through dams and bridges. The coastline runs along the North Sea and the Western Scheldt, where sandy beaches alternate with harbor inlets.
History
The storm surge of 1953 flooded large parts of the region and led to the construction of the Delta Works over the following decades. These defenses changed the geography of the province by closing off several sea arms with massive barriers.
Culture
The name comes from the Dutch word for sea land, reflecting its position across several islands separated by water. Residents still maintain the tradition of dike protection and use the Scheldt as a major waterway for trade and fishing.
Practical
Trains connect cities like Middelburg and Vlissingen to Rotterdam and The Hague, while regional buses serve smaller coastal towns. Bicycles are widely used and follow a network of signposted cycle routes through flat terrain.
Did you know?
The Oosterscheldekering is a movable barrier that opens during tides and closes only during storm threats, allowing the salt water of the Scheldt to continue flowing inland. This design enables the survival of mussel beds and oyster farms that depend on regular tidal exchange.
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Neeltje Jans
7.5 km
Zeeland Bridge
10.9 km
Oosterschelde
15 km
Brouwersdam
23.5 km
Verbeke Foundation
43.3 km
Haringvliet
39.4 km
Middelburg Town Hall
12.2 km
Kieldrecht Lock
47.1 km
Oesterdam
34.3 km
Deltapark Neeltje Jans
8.3 km
Middelburg Abbey
11.9 km
Sint-Lievensmonstertoren
14.7 km
Westhove Castle
15.8 km
Plompe Toren
13.1 km
Lange Jan, Middelburg
12 km
Zwin Natuur Park
35.5 kmStoomtrein Goes - Borsele
11.9 km
Grote Kerk
6.1 km
Fort Rammekens
14.3 km
Kloveniersdoelen, Middelburg
12.6 km
Statue of Michiel de Ruyter
18.6 km
Grevelingendam
27.9 km
St. Willibrord
38.2 km
Westkapelle Hoog
21.4 km
Het Arsenaal, Vlissingen
18.4 km
Oostkerk, Middelburg
11.4 km
Haamstede Castle
14.6 km
Marie Tak van Poortvliet Museum
17.4 km
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