Urk
| Urk | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Flevoland |
| Area - Land - Water | 109.90 km² 11.54 km² 98.36 km² |
| Population (2005) – Density | 17,269 1,496/km² |
Urk is a municipality and a town in the central Netherlands.
Urk is first mentioned in the 10th century, when it was still an island in the Zuider Zee. In 1939, a dike from the mainland to Urk ended the town's island status. Later in the 20th century, surrounding areas were reclaimed from the sea.
Still a fisherman's town, Urk's inhabitants are known as being very religious (Reformed).
The former island of Urk
External links
| Province Flevoland | |
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Almere – Dronten – Lelystad – Noordoostpolder – Urk – Zeewolde | |
| Netherlands |
Categories: Netherlands geography stubs | Flevoland