De Marne
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Area | 240.31 km² |
| - Land | 167.45 km² |
| - Water | 72.86 km² |
| Population (2005) | 11,297 |
| - Density | 67/km² |
De Marne (pronunciation (help·info)) is a municipality in the northeastern Netherlands.
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[edit] Population centres
Broek, Eenrum, Hornhuizen, Houwerzijl, Kleine Huisjes, Kloosterburen, Kruisweg, Lauwersoog, Leens, Mensingeweer, Molenrij, Niekerk, Pieterburen, Schouwerzijl, Ulrum, Vierhuizen, Warfhuizen, Wehe-den Hoorn, Westernieland, Zoutkamp, Zuurdijk.
[edit] A brief description
De Marne lies in the north-western part of the province of Groningen, adjoining the Wadden Sea. It has about 11,000 inhabitants, covers an area of 240 square kilometres and encompasses 21 villages.
De Marne is mainly an agricultural area, focussing on crop growing and cattle farming. The fishing industry also plays an important role. Bulb cultivation is also an up-and-coming commercial endeavour.
[edit] Maren
De Marne has a large network of footpaths, cycle-paths, and sailing/canoeing routes. Of particular interest are the so-called 'maren': the narrow waterways twisting and turning their way throughout the countryside. They are particularly suitable for recreational sailing and canoeing. The many marked walks, cycle routes and sail and drive routes connect all of the various villages.
[edit] Special attractions
Besides the well-known attractions such as the seal crèche in Pieterburen, the centre for mud flat walking and the Lauwer lake area, there are also a number of unexpected attractions that are well worth a visit. For instance, there is the Borg Verhildersum in Leens, Abraham's Mustard Museum in Eenrum and the many churches, towers, listed heritage farms, terps and protected village settings. There are also famous church organs built by Arp Schnitger, Lohman en Hinsz.
[edit] The Lauwer Lake area
The Lauwer Lake area is a beautiful nature area suitable for fishing, bird watching, walking, cycling and waters ports. The area covers about 90 square kilometres. The Lauwer Lake area came into existence when the Lauwer Sea was closed off in 1969. Over the years the salt has slowly disappeared from the water and a beautiful countryside has emerged.
[edit] Local products
There are a number of typical products of the area. A fine example of this is the 'Spelt Project'. This project ensures the production of pure local products. Farmers, millers, bakers, upholsterers and distillers work together to produce old-fashioned spelt grain, flour, bread, gin and cushions filled with spelt husks.
[edit] Municipal reorganisation
The municipality came into being in 1990 when a number of smaller municipalities such as Eenrum, Kloosterburen, Leens and Ulrum were joined together. The municipality employs about 115 people.
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Appingedam | Bedum | Bellingwedde | Delfzijl | Eemsmond | Groningen | Grootegast | Haren | Hoogezand-Sappemeer | Leek | Loppersum | De Marne | Marum | Menterwolde | Pekela | Reiderland | Scheemda | Slochteren | Stadskanaal | Ten Boer | Veendam | Vlagtwedde | Winschoten | Winsum | Zuidhorn |
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