Limburg (Netherlands) facts for kids
If you're looking for other places or meanings of "Limburg", you can find them at Limburg.
Limburg is a special part of the Netherlands. It's the province that's furthest south, and its main city, or capital, is Maastricht.
What makes Limburg unique? It's the only province in the Netherlands that has hills! Most of the Netherlands is very flat, so Limburg's rolling hills and valleys make it stand out.
Limburg is also very old. Its capital city, Maastricht, has been around for over 2000 years! Imagine how much history has happened there.
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People and Language
The people who live in Limburg are called Limburgers. They speak Dutch, just like everyone else in the Netherlands. But they also have their own special ways of speaking, called dialects.
Limburgish Dialects
These Limburgish dialects are quite different from the Dutch spoken in other parts of the country. Especially the dialects spoken in the south of Limburg can be hard for other Dutch people to understand! This is because they have been influenced by languages like German and French over many centuries.
Food and Culture
Limburg is famous for some delicious treats and interesting traditions.
Delicious Vlaai
One of the most well-known things from Limburg is its famous vlaai. This is a type of sweet pie, often filled with fruit like cherries, apricots, or plums. It's a must-try if you ever visit!
Limburger Cheese
You might have heard of Limburger cheese. This strong-smelling cheese actually comes from this region! It's known for its unique flavor and aroma.
Local Traditions
Limburg has a rich culture with many local traditions. You can often see colorful folklore events and parades, especially in smaller towns. Bicycle racing is also very popular here, with many challenging routes through the hilly landscape.
Geography and Nature
Limburg's landscape is quite varied, from its famous hills in the south to more open areas in the north.
The Meuse River
The Meuse river is a very important waterway that flows through Limburg. It enters the Netherlands in this province, near the town of Eijsden. The river has shaped the land and is important for both nature and transport.
Beautiful Landscapes
You can find many beautiful natural spots in Limburg. There are peaceful paths through forests like the Ravensbos, and lovely rivers like the Gulp near Slenaken. In other areas, you might find heathlands, like the Brunssummer heath or the Mooker heath, which are great for walking and enjoying nature.
Blooming Fruit Trees
In spring, the blooming fruit trees are a big attraction in Southern Limburg. The region is known for growing lots of fruit, including apples, cherries, pears, and prunes.
Images for kids
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Map showing the two contemporary provinces called "Limburg" as well as the medieval Duchy they are both named after. (The small overlap is Teuven and Remersdaal, two villages in the eastern part of Voeren, a municipality in Belgian Limburg since 1977).
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Map showing the medieval "lands of Overmaas" and the Duchy of Limburg, both in the Middle Ages possessed by the Dukes of Brabant. Together these two counties formed one province in the Seventeen Provinces. (The dark lines are the modern borders).
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Map of Limburg (2019)
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Apples, with cherries, pears and prunes, major produce of Limburgian fruit growing business
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Blooming fruit trees, a tourist attraction in the Southern part of Limburg
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Gronsveld castle
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Eijsden town hall
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Typical half-timbered houses
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Folklore
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Bicycle-racing
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Square in front of the Munsterchurch at Roermond, where the provincial diocese of the Roman Catholic church seats.
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Path in Southern Limburgian Ravensbos
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River Gulp near Slenaken
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Site at the Mooker heath in Northern Limburg
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Oud-Lemiers near Vaals, as seen from the Schneeberg in Germany
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Brunssummer heath in South Eastern Limburg
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Limburgo (Países Bajos) para niños
