Veluwemeer
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| Map of the Zuiderzee Works in the Netherlands | ||
| Geographical location | between Flevoland and Gelderland | |
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| Coordinates | 52 ° 24 ′ 0 ″ N , 5 ° 42 ′ 0 ″ E | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 0.3 m below sea level | |
| surface | 32.5 km² | |
| Maximum depth | 2 m | |
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particularities |
originated from part of the Zuiderzee |
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The Veluwemeer (Dutch sea - the lake) is a lake in the Netherlands .
Origin of name
The Veluwemeer is named after the Veluwe landscape , a forest area in the Gelderland province .
location
The Veluwemeer lies between the provinces of Gelderland and Flevoland and is the largest of the Veluwerand seas , part of the former Zuiderzee . In the southwest the Veluwerand seas of Wolderwijd, Nuldernauw and Nijkerkernauw join. In the north, the Veluwemeer is connected to the northernmost Veluwerandmeer, the Drontermeer . The IJsselmeer can be reached by water via both the northern and southern exit of the Veluwemeers.
Well-known cities on the Veluwemeer are Elburg in the northeast and Harderwijk in the southwest.
Data
The Veluwemeer has a size of approx. 32.5 km² . Its water depth is very shallow, in many places an adult can stand in the water. A "fairway" is continuously being dredged for the pleasure boat trips and excursion steamers that offer tours around the IJsselmeer and Veluwemeer. The Veluwemeer is a popular local recreation and holiday area.