Midden-Drenthe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midden-Drenthe
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Canal through Midden-Drenthe
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Location in Drenthe
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Drenthe | ||
| Established | 1 January 1998 | ||
| Renamed | 1 January 2000 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 345.87 km2 (133.54 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 341.01 km2 (131.66 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 33,313 | ||
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
7938, 9410–9442
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| Area code | 0528, 0592, 0593 | ||
Midden-Drenthe is a municipality located in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. A municipality is like a local government area. It was formed in 1998 when three smaller municipalities, Beilen, Smilde, and Westerbork, joined together. For a short time, from 1998 to 2000, it was known as Middenveld.
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Towns and Villages
Midden-Drenthe is home to many different towns and villages. Each of these places has its own unique character.
- Balinge
- Beilen
- Bovensmilde
- Brunsting
- Bruntinge
- Drijber
- Elp
- Eursinge
- Garminge
- Hijken
- Hijkersmilde
- Holthe
- Hoogersmilde
- Hooghalen
- Laaghalen
- Laaghalerveen
- Lieving
- Makkum
- Mantinge
- Nieuw-Balinge
- Oranje
- Orvelte
- Smalbroek
- Smilde
- Spier
- Terhorst
- Westerbork
- Wijster
- Witteveen
- Zuidveld
- Zwiggelte.
Historical Sites and Science
The village of Westerbork is well-known for a significant historical site. This site is the Westerbork transit camp, located about 7 kilometers north of the village. During World War II, this camp played a role in the movement of people.
Near this historical site, you can find a very important scientific instrument. The Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT) was built here in 1969. This large array of telescopes helps scientists study space by listening to radio waves from distant objects.
Education
Education is important in Midden-Drenthe. As of 2023, there are many schools for young people.
- There are 16 primary schools located throughout the municipality. These schools provide education for younger children.
- For older students, there are two secondary schools. Both of these schools are in the town of Beilen.
- Dr. Nassau College
- CS Vincent van Gogh
Famous People from Midden-Drenthe
Many interesting people have come from Midden-Drenthe. They have made contributions in different fields like writing, sports, and philosophy.
Writers and Thinkers
- Carry van Bruggen (1881 in Smilde - 1932) was a Dutch writer.
- Jacob Israël de Haan (1881 in Smilde – 1924 in Jerusalem) was a Dutch-Jewish writer, lawyer, and journalist.
- Hans Heyting (1918 near Beilen – 1992) was a Dutch poet, playwright, and children's book writer.
- Martin van Hees (born 1964 in Beilen) is a Dutch philosopher and academic.
Other Notable People
- Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper (1890 in Smilde – 2005 in Hoogeveen) was known as the oldest person ever from the Netherlands.
- Henk Koning (1933 in Beilen – 2016) was a Dutch politician.
- Eef van Breen (born 1978 in Westerbork) is a Dutch jazz musician, including a trumpeter and composer.
Sports Stars
- Jan Lomulder (born 1967 in Beilen) is a former Dutch kickboxer.
- Adelinde Cornelissen (born 1979 in Beilen) is a Dutch dressage rider, famous for her equestrian skills.
- Jasper Iwema (born 1989 in Hooghalen) is a Dutch motorcycle rider.
- Laura Dijkema (born 1990 in Beilen) is a Dutch volleyball player.
Images for kids
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Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, June 2015
See also
In Spanish: Midden-Drenthe para niños
