De Marne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
De Marne
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Verhildersum castle in Leens
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Location in Groningen
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Groningen | ||
| Established | 1 January 1990 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 240.33 km2 (92.79 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 168.21 km2 (64.95 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 72.12 km2 (27.85 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 10,208 | ||
| • Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
9960–9978
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| Area code | 0519, 0595 | ||
De Marne was a special area in the northeast of the Netherlands. It used to be its own municipality, which is like a local government area.
On January 1, 2019, De Marne joined with three other municipalities. These were Bedum, Eemsmond, and Winsum. Together, they formed a new, bigger municipality called Het Hogeland.
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Villages in De Marne
De Marne was made up of many small villages. Here are some of them:
- Broek
- Eenrum
- Hornhuizen
- Houwerzijl
- Kleine Huisjes
- Kloosterburen
- Kruisweg
- Lauwersoog
- Leens
- Mensingeweer
- Molenrij
- Niekerk
- Pieterburen
- Schouwerzijl
- Ulrum
- Vierhuizen
- Warfhuizen
- Wehe-den Hoorn
- Westernieland
- Zoutkamp
- Zuurdijk
Discovering De Marne's Unique Landscape
De Marne is located in the northwest part of the Groningen province. It is right next to the Wadden Sea. About 10,000 people live in this area. It covers about 240 square kilometers and includes 21 villages.
The area is mostly used for farming. Farmers grow different crops and raise cattle. The fishing industry is also very important here. Growing flower Bulbs is also becoming a popular business.
Exploring the Maren Waterways
De Marne has many paths for walking and cycling. It also has routes for sailing and canoeing. A special feature is the 'maren'. These are narrow waterways that twist and turn through the countryside. They are perfect for fun boat trips and canoeing. These routes connect all the different villages.
Fun Places to Visit in De Marne
There are many interesting places to see in De Marne.
- The famous seal crèche in Pieterburen helps injured seals.
- You can go mudflat walking, which is a unique adventure.
- The Lauwersmeer area is great for nature lovers.
- You can visit the Borg Verhildersum, a historic castle in Leens.
- Abraham's Mustard Museum in Eenrum is also a fun stop.
- The area has many old churches, towers, and historic farms.
- You can also see terps, which are old artificial hills.
- Some churches have famous church organs built by people like Arp Schnitger.
The Warfhuizen Pilgrimage Site
The hermitage of Our Lady of the Enclosed Garden in Warfhuizen is a popular place. People visit this Marian shrine. Special walks happen a few times a year from Wehe-den Hoorn to Warfhuizen.
A unique tradition there is the 'swapping of the handkerchief'. A statue of the Virgin Mary holds a white handkerchief. Visitors bring a new white handkerchief. They give it to the hermit to swap with the one the statue holds. The old handkerchief is then given to someone who is sick or lonely. Students sometimes take it to their exams to help calm their nerves.
Nature at the Lauwersmeer Area
The Lauwersmeer area is a beautiful natural space. It's great for fishing, watching birds, walking, and cycling. There are also places for water sports. This area is about 90 square kilometers.
The Lauwersmeer was created in 1969 when the Lauwerszee was closed off. Over time, the salty water became fresh. This allowed new plants and wildlife to grow, creating a new natural landscape.
Local Products from De Marne
De Marne is known for some special local products. One example is the 'Spelt Project'. This project helps make pure, local products. Farmers, millers, and bakers work together. They produce old-fashioned spelt grain, flour, and bread. Other local businesses also make gin and cushions filled with spelt husks.
How De Marne Municipality Was Formed
The municipality of De Marne was created in 1990. Before that, there were four smaller municipalities. These were Eenrum, Kloosterburen, Leens, and Ulrum. They all joined together to form De Marne. The local government had about 115 people working for it.
Famous People from De Marne
Many notable people have connections to De Marne:
- Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman (1882 in Leens – 1945) was an artist, typographer, and printer.
- Cornelis Simon Meijer (1904 in Pieterburen – 1974) was a mathematician and professor.
- Sicco Mansholt (1908 in Ulrum – 1995) was a Dutch politician and diplomat.
- Martin Zijlstra (1944 in Eenrum – 2014) was a Dutch politician.
- Freek de Jonge (born 1944 in Westernieland) is a famous Dutch comedian and writer.
See also
In Spanish: De Marne para niños
