Noordoostpolder facts for kids
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Noordoostpolder
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Satellite image of Noordoostpolder
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Location in Flevoland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Flevoland | ||
| Established | 1 January 1962 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 595.43 km2 (229.90 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 460.31 km2 (177.73 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 135.12 km2 (52.17 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −3 m (−9.8 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 46,450 | ||
| • Density | 101/km2 (260/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
8300–8319
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| Area code | 0527 | ||
Noordoostpolder is a special area and a municipality in the central Netherlands. It is located in the Flevoland province. The name means "North-East Polder."
A polder is land that was once under water, but has been drained and made suitable for living and farming. Noordoostpolder was created this way. The main town and administrative center is Emmeloord, which is right in the middle of the polder.
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History of Noordoostpolder
The land that is now Noordoostpolder was once part of a large inland sea called the Zuiderzee. In the 20th century, the Dutch started a huge project called the Zuiderzee Works. They built dikes and drained parts of this sea. This created new land for farming and places for people to live.
Noordoostpolder was officially established as a municipality on January 1, 1962. It was a big step in creating new land for the country.
Towns and Villages
Noordoostpolder has several towns and villages where people live. These include Bant, Creil, Emmeloord, Ens, Espel, Kraggenburg, Luttelgeest, Marknesse, Nagele, Rutten, and Tollebeek.
There is also a place called Schokland. It used to be an island, but now it's part of the polder and is a museum. The town of Urk was also an island. It is now surrounded by Noordoostpolder but is a separate municipality.
Map of Noordoostpolder
Getting Around by Train
Noordoostpolder itself does not have any railway stations. However, there are train stations nearby. You can find them in Kampen, Steenwijk, and Lelystad.
Since December 9, 2012, new stations opened at Dronten and Kampen Zuid. These stations are even closer to Noordoostpolder, making train travel easier.
World Heritage Sites
Noordoostpolder is home to or near some very important places recognized by UNESCO. These are called World Heritage Sites because they have special cultural or natural value.
- Schokland and its surrounding area are located within the Noordoostpolder municipality.
- The Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) is a famous steam-powered pumping station. It is located in Lemmer, which is near Noordoostpolder.
Famous People from Noordoostpolder
Many interesting people have connections to Noordoostpolder.
- David T. Runia (born 1951 in Noordoostpolder) is a scholar who studies ancient Greek and Roman history and culture.
- Aucke van der Werff (born 1953) is a politician who served as the mayor of Noordoostpolder.
- Rien van der Velde (born 1957 in Nagele) is also a Dutch politician.
- Stef Blok (born 1964 in Emmeloord) is an accountant and politician. He has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands.
- Marriët Schuurman (born 1969 in Creil) is the current Human Rights' Ambassador for the Netherlands.
- Ernst Meisner (born 1982 in Noordoostpolder) is a talented Dutch dancer and choreographer.
Sports Stars
Noordoostpolder has also produced several athletes who have excelled in sports.
- Annamarie Thomas (born 1971 in Emmeloord) is a former Dutch speed skater.
- Rob Wielaert (born 1978 in Emmeloord) is a Dutch footballer.
- Diederik Boer (born 1980 in Emmeloord) is a Dutch football goalkeeper.
- Orlando Wirth (born 1981 in Emmeloord) is another Dutch footballer.
- Tjeerd Korf (born 1983 in Emmeloord) is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands.
- Corinne Nugter (born 1992 in Emmeloord) is a Dutch athlete who specializes in the discus throw.
- Femke Beuling (born 1999 in Emmeloord) is a Dutch speed skater.
