Borsele facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borsele
Bossele (Zeeuws)
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Church in Ovezande
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Location in Zeeland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Zeeland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 194.52 km2 (75.10 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 141.72 km2 (54.72 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 52.80 km2 (20.39 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 22,651 | ||
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Borsselaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
4430–4456
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| Area code | 0113 | ||
Borsele is a special area in the southwestern Netherlands. It is located on a piece of land called Zuid-Beveland. The name Borsele comes from the local language, Zeelandic, where it is called Bossele.
Even though the area is called Borsele (with one 's'), there is also a village named Borssele (with two 's') inside it. This can be a bit confusing! Borsele is mostly known for its power station and a place where radioactive waste is stored safely.
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Villages in Borsele
Borsele is made up of many small villages. Each one has its own unique charm. Here are some of the villages you can find in this area:
- Baarland
- Borssele
- Driewegen
- Ellewoutsdijk
- 's-Gravenpolder
- 's-Heer Abtskerke
- 's-Heerenhoek
- Heinkenszand
- Hoedekenskerke
- Kwadendamme
- Lewedorp
- Nieuwdorp
- Nisse
- Oudelande
- Ovezande.
Looking at the Land
This map shows you what the land in Borsele looks like. You can see the different villages and how they are spread out.
Getting Around
One important way to travel in Borsele is through the Western Scheldt Tunnel. This tunnel connects Ellewoutsdijk in Borsele to Terneuzen in another part of Zeelandic Flanders. It makes it much easier to cross the water.
Famous People from Borsele
Many interesting people have come from Borsele. They have made a name for themselves in different fields.
- Adrianus Barlandus (1486–1538) was a historian. He was born in Baarland and wrote about history.
- Hans Warren (1921–2001) was a Dutch writer. He was born in Borssele.
Sports Stars
Borsele has also produced some talented athletes:
- Dingenis de Wilde (1885–1947) was a sports shooter. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
- Cees Priem (born 1950) is a former professional road bicycle racer. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
- Jan Raas (born 1952) is a famous Dutch former professional cyclist.
- Angelique van der Meet (born 1991) is a Dutch tennis player.
Images for kids
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Borssele Nuclear Power Plant
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Borssele - De Hoop en Verwachting
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't Hof te Baarland te Baarland
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Wiel, showing a pool resulting from a dike breach and subsequent re-empoldering.
See also
In Spanish: Borsele para niños
