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Middelburg (mĭd`əlbûrgh'), city (1994 pop. 40,118), capital of Zeeland prov., SW Netherlands, on the former island of Walcheren Walcheren (väl`khərən), region, Zeeland prov., SW Netherlands, on the North Sea at the entrance to the Scheldt estuary. ..... Click the link for more information. . It is a manufacturing and tourist center. Chartered in 1217, Middelburg developed into an important medieval trade center. The last Spanish fortress in Zeeland, it was captured (1574) by the Beggars of the Sea (see Gueux Gueux (gö) [Fr.,=beggars], 16th-century Dutch revolutionary party. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Although heavily damaged in World War II and flooded in 1953, Middelburg retains many beautiful old buildings, including a 12th-century abbey and the 16th-century town hall. Middelburg a city in the SW Netherlands, capital of Zeeland province, on Walcheren Island: an important trading centre in the Middle Ages and member of the Hanseatic League; 12th-century abbey; market town. Pop.: 46 000 (2003 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In March, the Company transferred all of its shares in Middelburg Technochrome (Pty) Ltd. 12 [micro]m), from Chrompack (EA Middelburg, the Netherlands). Middelburg has been elected secretary general of PaperPlus. |
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