Middelburg facts for kids

Middelburg is a name used for several different places around the world. It's like when you have a common name, and many people share it! When you see "Middelburg," it could be one of these cool spots:

• Middelburg, Belgium: This is a small neighborhood located in a town called Maldegem. It's in the part of Belgium known as the Province of East Flanders.
• Middelburg, Eastern Cape: You can find this town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
• Middelburg, Mpumalanga: This is a city, also in South Africa, located in the Mpumalanga Province.
• Middelburg, North Holland: This is a tiny village, sometimes called a hamlet, in the South Holland Province of the Netherlands.
• Middelburg, Zeeland: This is an important city in the Netherlands. It's the capital city of the Zeeland Province.

Images for kids

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  Middelburg in 1652, showing how it looked long ago.

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  A topographic map of Middelburg from 2014, showing its landscape.

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  Suzanna Nannette Sablairolles, a person connected to Middelburg's history.

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  Balthasar Gerbier, another historical figure.

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  Cecil Arthur Hoare around 1930.

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  The Middelburg railway station, where trains arrive and depart.

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  The former city hall of Middelburg, a historic building.

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  A view of the "Lange Jan" (Long John) tower from the station.

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  A street view of the Londense Kaai (London Quay).

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  Near the Kuiperspoort, a historic gate.

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  The Molen de Hoop (Mill of Hope), a traditional windmill.