Walcheren

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Island in Zeeland province, the Netherlands, in the estuary of the River Schelde; area 200 sq km/80 sq mi. The capital is Middelburg. Industries include shipbuilding, engineering, and petrochemicals. There is dairying, and sugar beet and root vegetables are grown.

Blue is taken from the Swedish arms. Red and white recall the Danish flag, known as the Dannebrog. Effective date: 15 December 1899. >>