Flevoland info


The province has approximately 370,000 inhabitants (2005) and consists of 6 municipalities.

After a flood in 1916, it was decided that the Zuiderzee, an inland sea within the Netherlands, would be enclosed and reclaimed: the Zuiderzee Works started. In 1932, the Afsluitdijk was completed, which closed off the sea completely. The Zuiderzee was subsequently called IJsselmeer (lake at the end of the river IJssel).

The first part of the new lake that was reclaimed was the Noordoostpolder (Northeast polder). This new land included the former islands of Urk and Schokland and it was included in the province of Overijssel. After this, other parts were reclaimed: the Southeastern part in 1957 and the Southwestern part in 1968. There was an important change in these post-war projects from the earlier Noordoostpolder reclamation: a narrow body of water was preserved along the old coast to prevent coastal towns from losing their access to the sea, so that Flevopolder became an artificial island joined to the mainland by bridges. The municipalities on the three parts voted to become a separate province, which happened in 1986. At Flevoland there is a large mediumwave broadcasting facility called Mediumwave transmitter Flevoland.

 

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Featured Businesses

  • ANNO Dancing (2010-05-19)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    ANNO Dancing

    ANNO Dancing in Almere presents Friday and Saturday nights of dancing and drinking with friends and girlfriends. Every Friday and Saturday night DJ's spin the best of music from the past and present. Come and enjoy the best cocktails in town made from the freshest ingredients and dance the night away, only for 21 year olds and up.

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  • Japanese Restaurant Sensei (2010-05-19)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    Japanese Restaurant Sensei

    The Japanese Restaurant Sensei in Almere offer the healthy option of Japanese cuisine prepared at your table with no fuss by experienced chefs, guaranteed to delight. Indulge in teppanyaki, sushi, seafood and meat dishes so tender you would be forgiven for ordering seconds. The Japanese Restaurant Sensei in Almere also caters to private parties for added dining pleasure with family and friends.

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  • RedDelicious (2010-05-19)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    RedDelicious

    RedDelicious in Almere offers a tantalising array of starters, mains including delectable meat and fish dishes and desserts to discerning guests including a choice of vegetarian options. Enjoy a journey of delicious eating and drinking with family and friends, a memorable dining experience is ensured.

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  • Apollo Hotel Almere City Centre (2010-05-19)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    Apollo Hotel Almere City Centre

    Apollo Hotel Almere City Centre is a great place to stay when visiting the city of Almere. The hotel caters to the business and leisure traveller and it's a great place for your wedding or special celebration. There is a bar available and a fabulous Restaurant which serves superb food. The Apollo Hotel Almere City Centre offers 117 comfortable rooms, equipped with specially designed, and unique furnishings - perfect.

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  • SeaSign Divers Training (2010-05-20)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    SeaSign Divers Training

    SeaSign Divers Training in Almere offers extensive professional training with private lessons available from your personal instructor. Learn to dive with PADI training and courses also include DAN training which is a 'diver's safety net" teaching divers how to act in a medical emergency. IAHD Training is also available which teaches people to buddy with dives with disabilities and SeaSigns course are available for underwater hand signing.

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  • SeaSigns Course (2010-05-20)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    SeaSigns Course

    The SeaSigns Course is presented by SeaSigns Divers in Almere and is a course in underwater communication. This Underwater Sign Language course is not only for the hearing impaired, but for every diver to learn the gestures based on American Sign Language (ASL) and are used internationally.

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  • Alosery Art Gallery (2010-05-20)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    Alosery Art Gallery

    Alosery Art Gallery in Almere offers glass items produced in various studios consisting of designer glass and decorative glass. Graphics are available from artist Frank Lejeune who works in acrylics, and is an independent artist. Oil paintings are available from various artists and commissioned works are available in all mediums, see your own ideas and designs come to life by one of the fantastic artists.

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  • Manna Catering (2010-05-20)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    Manna Catering

    Manna Catering in Almere lets you the host do all the partying and entertaining while they take care of the catering and food. From house parties to private parties to theme parties, the International cuisine presented is guaranteed to be a hit with family, friends, corporate clients and co-workers. With quality service and unique culinary craftmanship guaranteed, your party or business meeting will be a success.

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  • De Lange Jammer

    Located in Lelystad, Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands

    De Lange Jammer

    Welcome to De Lange Jammer Bed & Breakfast in Lelystad. The name of our Bed & Breakfast goes back to the early days of Lelystad. On the former work island now known as Lelystad Hrbour, there were no streetnames in the period around 1950. People named th...

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  • Bastion Hotel Almere (2010-05-19)

    Located in Almere, Flevoland, Flevoland, Netherlands

    Bastion Hotel Almere

    The Bastion Hotel Almere offers 114 Deluxe rooms, 40 standard rooms and 10 conference rooms and is located close to the city centre. The atmospheric restaurant offers an extensive choice of superb meals from the a la carte menu and there is a cozy hotel bar and smoking lounge available as well. A fitness room is available for guests and free WIFI is available throughout the hotel.

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