Ommelanden

The Ommelanden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɔməˌlɑndə(n)]; Surrounding Lands) are the parts of Groningen province that surround Groningen city.[1] Usually mentioned as synonym for the province in the expression Stad en Ommeland ("city and surrounding lands").

The area was Frisian-speaking, but under the influence of the Saxon city of Groningen most of the area turned to speaking Low Saxon. A reminder of the Frisian past is the Ommelanden flag which looks a lot like the Frisian provincial flag but has more and narrower stripes and more red pompeblêden (stylised heart-shaped leaves of yellow water-lily).

The area is made up of the following four quarters:

  1. Westerkwartier
  2. Hunsingo
  3. Fivelingo with Oldambt
  4. Westerwolde

References

  1. ^ "Groningen". Britannica. Retrieved 21 May 2025.

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