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  Drenthe - Simple English Wikipedia
Drenthe is in the northeast of the Netherlands.
Drenthe is a province in the northeast of the Netherlands.
53 of the 54 dolmens in the Netherlands are in Drenthe.
simple.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drenthe   (340 words)

  
 Drenthe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drenthe, unlike many other parts of the Netherlands has always been a sparsely populated rural area, other parts of the Netherlands didn’t really see this “territory” as a part that belonged to the rest of the Netherlands but more like “wasteland”.
Drenthe was first mentioned in a document from the year 820, it was called Pago Treanth (district Drenthe).
In archives from “Het Drents Archief” from 1024 to 1025 the “county Drenthe” is mentioned.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drenthe   (559 words)

  
 Province of Drenthe (Dr)
Drenthe is one of the least populated province of the Netherlands.
In 1522 Drenthe was conquered by Gelre, which itself was absorbed by the empire of emperor Charles V in 1536.
Although Drenthe was a part of the Republic it remained an isolated part of the country, due to the fact that it had no representatives in the government.
archimon.tripod.com /drenthe/drenthe.html   (310 words)

  
 Hogeschool Drenthe - Introduction Drenthe University
Drenthe University of Professional Education (Hogeschool), was formed in 1987 as the result of an amalgamation of 5 institutions of higher education in the province of Drenthe.
Drenthe University is a University of Professional Education that, in an increasingly technological world, aims to educate its students to be up to date with - and even ahead of - current developments in society and industry.
The Province of Drenthe is one of the 12 provinces of the Netherlands and, with its unspoilt landscapes of woods and fields that resemble paintings by the Old Dutch Masters, it is seen by many as being the most beautiful regions in which to live, work, and especially to study.
www.hsdrenthe.nl /index.cfm?pid=96   (609 words)

  
 Drenthe Province (The Netherlands)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Drenthe used to be part of the 'Oversticht' ('Sticht' was the name of the domain of the Bishop of Utrecht; 'Oversticht' was the part of the 'Sticht' on the other side of the river IJssel), and thus part of the bishopric of Utrecht.
Drenthe is a province in the north of the Netherlands.
The arms of the province of Drenthe are derived from the seal of the Landschap Drenthe, which depicted the same composition since 1262.
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 Drenthe, Netherlands
The province of Drenthe is a region of mainly flat land lying between 10 and20m (35 and 70ft) above sea level in the extreme northeast of the Netherlands' great expanses of sandy heathland.
The most conspicuous heights in Drenthe are the moraines, rising to 32m/105ft, of the Hondsrug, a range of hills formed during the second-last ice age (the Saale/Riss glacial) which extends for 50km/30mi from Emmen in the southeast to Groningen in the northwest.
There were formerly great expanses of heath between the traditional farming villages of Drenthe outside the moorland area, but over the last 80 years these have been replaced partly by plantations of pines but mainly by fields of rye, oats and potatoes.
www.planetware.com /netherlands/drenthe-nl-dr-dr.htm   (269 words)

  
 Pictures of Drenthe - the Netherlands
We went cycling with some friends in Drenthe, the ideal province of the Netherlands for this purpose.
The sheep in Drenthe are a special race, with horns and long tails.
The cycling route in the south west part of Drenthe (the part we did) goes through bits of Overijssel and Friesland, the northern loop enters Groningen.
www.bamjam.net /Nederland/Drenthe.html   (463 words)

  
 Drenthe Hotels DISCOUNTS! on Hotels.nl. Official Dutch hotelguide with every hotel in the Netherlands listed.
Best Western Langewold is located in Drenthe; one of the loveliest provinces of the Netherlands and only a short distance from the cities Groningen, Assen and Drachten.
This cosy hotel in Odoorn in th province of Drenthe is situated in an old farm with thatched roof.
The hotel is situated in the woods of the province of Drenthe, surrounded by ancient ruined.
www.hotels.nl /drenthe   (1017 words)

  
 Drenthe - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Drenthe, province in the eastern part of the Netherlands.
Drenthe is bordered by the provinces of Friesland to the north-west, Groningen to the...
After his relationship with Sien Hoornik broke down, van Gogh hoped to find new inspiration alone in Drenthe, in the northern Netherlands, where he...
au.encarta.msn.com /Drenthe.html   (90 words)

  
 Midden Drenthe (The Netherlands)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Midden Drenthe or Middenveld (as they first called it), is a merger of the former municipalities of Beilen (mostly), Smilde and Westerbork (1 Jan 1998), has not adopted a flag yet.
The four centrally directed lilies refer to the central position in Drenthe and to the name of the municipality (midden=center).
Flag: rectangular, eight equally wide horizontal stripes of white and red with in the canton a square of 1/2 flagheight, with the canton of the municipal arms, the fl eagle and five wavy stripes blue - white - blue - white - blue.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/nl-dr-md.html   (466 words)

  
 Holidays in Drenthe Province
Drenthe is very popular mainly because of its peace and quietness and its open spaces, not only for holidays, but also as an area to live and work in.
In particular, the beautiful scenery with stretches of woodland and forest in ever-changing density, the moors covered in purple heather, the fens and the charm of the villages with their typical farming aspects, are all highly beloved and appreciated.
Kunst and Cultuur Drenthe is een provinciale instelling die een belangrijke bijdrage levert aan het kunst- en cultuurklimaat in Drenthe.
www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/europe/netherlands/drenthe/drenthe.html   (1991 words)

  
 Memorial house of Van Gogh in the Dutch province Drenthe
The ferryhouse in Nieuw Amsterdam in the province of Drenthe, where the painter Vincent van Gogh stayed for two months in 1883, has been renovated and brought back in its old state.
He was impressed by the landscape of Drenthe.
The lodging in Drenthe is the only building in Holland open to the public where the famous painter lived for a short time.
www.vggallery.com /news/20021024.htm   (728 words)

  
 Anooraq Resources Corporation: Preliminary Assessment of Drenthe PGM Deposit Indicates a Substantial Project with a ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Drenthe deposit occurs on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex, about 13 km north of Anglo American Platinum Corporation Limited's ("Anglo Platinum") Sandsloot open pit mine that produces over 350,000 ounces of PGM and gold annually.
The results of the current assessment of the Drenthe deposit, incorporating only those inferred resources outlined to date on the Drenthe farm, indicate that it would be an economically robust open pit mine.
The preliminary assessment incorporates that portion of the Drenthe deposit situated on the Drenthe farm.
press.arrivenet.com /industry/article.php/138326.html   (1097 words)

  
 Tell me more about hunebedden or dolmens in Holland
52 in the province of Drenthe and 2 in the adjacent province of Groningen.
So Drenthe, in the northern part of the country, is the hunebedden-province.
About 4000 BC the hunters that visited Drenthe before, changed their culture and lifestyle radically.
users.bart.nl /~jbmeijer/engels.htm   (431 words)

  
 Golden Tulip Midden-Drenthe - EN
Golden Tulip Midden-Drenthe is situated in the centre of the wooded province of Drenthe, a few meters outside the lively village Westerbork.
Midden-Drenthe is one of the finest parts of the Northern Netherlands with areas of forest, heather land, pools and ponds.
This area is one of the finest parts of the Northern Netherlands with brilliant nature reserves, lively villages and various sights.
www.goldentulipwesterbork.nl /default.aspx?Language=EN   (209 words)

  
 Cottage Drenthe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This recreational home with 1000 m2 private (woody)grounds is suitable for families who comfortably wish to enjoy the peace and quiet of Drenthe province.
Situated at the verge of a village, this charming part of a farm (not in operation).
This cosily furnished holiday home is located in the woody heart of Drenthe and offers many possibilities for hikers, cyclists and lovers of horse riding.
www.bungalow.net /cottage_drenthe.html   (328 words)

  
 Provincie Drenthe Transportation - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
The province Drenthe with the lowest amount of inhabitans of all Dutch provinces is a good province for cycling.
But also without participation during those four days or without using one of the routes it is nice to take your bike or hire one to enjoy the countryside of Drenthe.
In Eelde in the north of the province Drenthe -just south of the city Groningen- lies Groningen Airport Eelde., being the regional airport of the northern Netherlands.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Drenthe/Transportation-Provincie_Drenthe-R-1.html   (432 words)

  
 Michigan Historical Marker: Drenthe Christian Reformed Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The village of Drenthe was settled by three groups of Dutch immigrants in 1847.
Those from Staphorst settled to the west; those from the province of Drenthe, to the east; and the "Flakkenaars" from Zuid, Holland, to the north.
Several additions have been made to the structure since 1875, but the main building has the original hand-hewn beams and fieldstone foundation.
www.michmarkers.com /Pages/L0905.htm   (130 words)

  
 Drenthe.net - Telephone Services
Drenthe Telephone Company is dedicated to providing our customers with the finest service and latest state-of-the-art technology, including digital switching, C.L.A.S.S. Service.
We hope this web page will be useful in informing you about the services available to you through Drenthe Telephone Company.
Call Drenthe Telephone Company before your number is disconnected to request a recording.
www.drenthe.net /telephone.html   (1948 words)

  
 Search Results for "Drenthe"
...His son, Emperor Charles V, added Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel, Friesland, and Drenthe and in 1547 declared the entire Netherlands hereditary Hapsburg possessions....
...which border on the North Sea; and North Brabant, Limburg, Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel, Drenthe, and Flevoland.
...seat of governmentAdministrative divisions:12 provinces (provincien, singular - provincie); Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, Noord-Brabant,...
www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=&query=Drenthe   (133 words)

  
 TEAM PR: Navigators race report - Ronde Van Drenthe
Navigators Insurance's Kirk O'Bee scored the 2nd step of the podium today in the 43rd Ronde Van Drenthe, held in the far northeastern corner of Holland.
The race, modeled after a similar event held in France, is known as much for its 12 sections of demanding pave, totaling 28Km, as for the 4 trips up the 23% Vamberg climb.
This race is not for the timid as the distance, wind, mud, pave and narrow roads all but guarantee that only the toughest survive.
www.velonews.com /riders/articles/7831.0.html   (816 words)

  
 Alibris: Drenthe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Picturesque Holland: a journey in the provinces of Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Overyssel, Guelders and Limbourg.
1833: Reuvens in Drenthe: Een Bijdrage Tot de Geschiedenis Van de Nederlandse Archeologie in de Eerste Helft Van de Negentiende Eeuw.
Neemt, Drinckt Alle Daer Uyt: Zilveren Avondmaalsbekers in Drenthe Uit Nederlands-Hervormd Bezit 1600-1900
www.alibris.com /search/books/subject/Drenthe   (237 words)

  
 Marketplace - Market at town centre, Assen - Edwin Wildeboer - 246/254 - World Wide Panorama
Assen is the capital of the province Drenthe in the northeastern part of the Netherlands.
On the right of this stand is the building of the Drents Museum, which has a large collection of prehistoric objects on display.
Drenthe has a lot of prehistoric sites which are worth visiting.
geoimages.berkeley.edu /wwp305/html/EdwinWildeboer.html   (234 words)

  
 Historical Society Drenthe - DHV.
The Historical Society Drenthe (DHV) is a provincial Society for History and Genealogy in the Province Drenthe in the Netherlands.
To stimulate the interest in Drenthe's past and to increase the knowledge of and insights into our beautiful province.
We welcome any information you may have on immigrants who have their roots in the Province of Drenthe.
www.d-p-d.demon.nl /dhv/engels.htm   (138 words)

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