Goeree-Overflakkee, Delta island in South Holland, Netherlands
Goeree-Overflakkee stretches across 422 square kilometers of land and water, featuring extensive agricultural fields, sandy beaches, and numerous small coastal villages.
The island's formation resulted from two major flooding events, beginning in 1216 when the Voorne dunes broke, followed by the St. Elizabeth floods of 1421.
The island maintains its distinct identity through local dialects, Goereês in the west and Flakkees in the east, which connect more to Zeelandic than Dutch.
The Van Weel-Bethesda hospital in Dirksland serves as the primary medical facility, while ferries and road networks connect the island to mainland Netherlands.
The name Goeree influenced the naming of Gorée island in Senegal, which functioned as a Dutch trading post during the 17th century.
Location: South Holland
Inception: January 1, 2013
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Website: https://www.goeree-overflakkee.nl/
Shares border with: Nissewaard, Hoeksche Waard, Voorne aan Zee
Phone: +310187
Email: info@goeree-overflakkee.nl
Website: https://goeree-overflakkee.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.75000,4.11667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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