Friesland, Province in northern Netherlands
Friesland encompasses 5,753 square kilometers of land featuring lakes, grasslands, agricultural areas, and several islands along the Wadden Sea coast.
The province gained formal recognition within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1814, marking a new chapter in its administrative organization.
West Frisian and Dutch languages hold official status in Friesland, reflecting the strong linguistic identity that distinguishes this province from others.
The province contains eighteen municipalities including Leeuwarden, Ameland, Harlingen, and Heerenveen, each offering different services and attractions for residents.
The Wadden Sea islands of Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland, and Schiermonnikoog form part of Friesland, creating natural barriers between the North Sea and mainland.
Location: Netherlands
Inception: 1814
Capital city: Leeuwarden
Operator: Provincie Fryslân
Shares border with: North Holland, Groningen, Drenthe, Flevoland, Overijssel
Phone: +310582925925
Website: https://fryslan.frl
GPS coordinates: 53.09237,5.77704
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11
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