Towns of Groningen (Netherlands)
Groningen is the most north-easterly province of the Netherlands, with the Wadden Sea to the north and Germany along its eastern border. Its capital, also called Groningen, is by far the largest city and the lively heart of the northern Netherlands. On this map you learn to place the towns of the province in the right spot — from Delfzijl and Appingedam near the coast to Stadskanaal and Veendam in the south-east.
The Groningen landscape is wide and flat, full of endless fields, dikes and the Wadden region. Many places sit along old canals and in the peat colonies, such as Veendam, Hoogezand and Sappemeer. Watch out for the city districts that are included too, like Korrewegwijk and Oosterpark within the city of Groningen itself, and smaller towns such as Bedum, Leek and Oude Pekela.
Hop in the helicopter and find every town in Groningen at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of the far north of the Netherlands.
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What is the capital of the province of Groningen?
The capital of the province of Groningen is the city of Groningen. It is also the largest city in the northern Netherlands and a true student city, with the Martini Tower as its best-known landmark. The city lies centrally in the province and is the administrative and economic heart of the region.
What is the largest city in Groningen?
The largest city in the province of Groningen is the city of Groningen itself, by a wide margin. Other well-known places such as Delfzijl, Veendam, Hoogezand and Winschoten are much smaller. Thanks to its university and colleges, Groningen attracts many young people and is the lively centre of the north.
Where is the province of Groningen located in the Netherlands?
The province of Groningen lies in the far north-east of the Netherlands. To the north it borders the Wadden Sea, to the east Germany, to the south Drenthe and to the west Friesland. It is a wide, flat province with plenty of farmland, dikes and old peat colonies.
What is the most fun way to learn the towns of Groningen?
The most fun way to learn the towns of Groningen is to place them on the map while playing in Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the province and drop cities like Groningen, Delfzijl, Veendam and Winschoten onto the right spot. It is free and you go at your own pace.