The Ommelanden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɔməˌlɑndə(n)]; Surrounding Lands) are the parts of Groningen province that surround Groningen city. Usually mentioned...
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between the City of Groningen and the surrounding countryside, known as the Ommelanden. The city of Groningen had already gained its independence from its formal...
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Batavia can refer to the city proper or its suburbs and hinterland, the Ommelanden, which included the much larger area of the Residency of Batavia in the...
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The pompeblêden are used in other related flags such as the flag of the Ommelanden in neighbouring Groningen Province, a historically Frisian area, and for...
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broadened when George crossed the river Lauwers in 1514, entering the Ommelanden and laying siege to the city of Groningen, which called in the help of...
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blue quarters. The design combines elements and colours of the arms of Ommelanden (red, white and blue) and the city of Groningen (green and white). It...
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(West Frisian: Fryslân). In its broadest sense, it also includes the Ommelanden and the region of West Friesland. In West Friesland, the West Frisian...
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and West Frisia. Flag of Friesland based on the flag of the Ommelanden. Flag of the Ommelanden Flag of West Friesland Flag of East Frisia, adopted in 1989...
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acted as a city-state, exerting a dominating influence on the surrounding Ommelanden. In the 14th century, Groningen became one of the towns within the Hanseatic...
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Zie verder: Pieter L.C. Niemeijer, Vivat Omlandia: Wapen en vlag van de Ommelanden, 2004. Brief van Gedeputeerde Staten aan Provinciale Staten van Groningen...
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