Veere
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| Veere | |
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| Country | Netherlands |
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| Province | Zeeland |
| Area (2006) | |
| - Total | 207.09 km² (80 sq mi) |
| - Land | 132.94 km² (51.3 sq mi) |
| - Water | 74.15 km² (28.6 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2007) | |
| - Total | 21,974 |
| - Density | 165/km² (427.3/sq mi) |
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Veere (pronunciation ) is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands, on Walcheren in the province of Zeeland.
[edit] Population centres
Aagtekerke (population as of 2003: 1,479), Biggekerke (895), Domburg (1,481), Gapinge (522), Grijpskerke (1,377), Koudekerke (3,620), Meliskerke (1,477), Oostkapelle (2,451), Serooskerke (1,833), Veere (1,520), Vrouwenpolder (1,125), Westkapelle (2,672), Zoutelande (1,593).
[edit] The city of Veere
The small city of Veere (population as of 2001: 1,520) is located on the Veerse Meer. It received city rights in 1355. Between 1541 and 1799, Veere was the staple port for Scotland. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Veere was a prosperous trading city. There were about 750 houses inside the city walls then, compared to about 300 now.
[edit] External links
- Official Website of the City Council
- Website about the historic city of Veere
- Hotel B&B Logement De Craecke
- Map
- Pictures of Veere
- Charming holiday house in Veere
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