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Zeeland: the sunniest province

Did you know that Zeeland is the sunniest place in the Netherlands? The southern province receives an average of 1,650 hours of sunshine per year.
Zeeland

The catastrophic North Sea flood of 1953

Did you know that the catastrophic North Sea flood of 1953 led to the construction of the protective Delta Works? The massive flood caused by...
Middelburg

Middelburg: important 16th century trade center

Did you know that during the 16th century Middelburg was one of the most important trade centers of the country?
Arnemuiden

Women in traditional dress in Arnemuiden

Did you know that Arnemuiden in Zeeland is one of the few places where traditional dresses are still worn daily by some local women?
Noordwijk

450km of coastline

Did you know that the Netherlands has more than 450km of coastline?
Middelburg abbey

12th century abbey in Middelburg

Did you know that the abbey in Middelburg dates back the the 12th century? Since 1972 part of the complex houses the Zeeuws Museum with...