Coordinates: 52.22° N 5.13° E Almere can refer to the following: Almere, a town in the Netherlands. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Almere is a city and municipality in Flevoland, the Netherlands, bordering Lelystad and Zeewolde. The municipality of Almere comprises the districts Almere Stad, Almere Haven, Almere Buiten, Almere Hout (under construction), Almere Poort (under construction) and Almere Pampus (design phase). The modern day Netherlands are divided into twelve provinces (provincies in Dutch), listed below with their capital city: Map of the Netherlands, with provinces and capital cities See also the ranked list of Dutch provinces // Structure A Dutch province represents the administrative layer in between the national government and the... Flevoland is a province of the Netherlands. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... The Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) (Dutch: Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie) is a Dutch liberal political party. ... The purpose of this page is to lay out our policies for handling sounds, and give people some useful information for handling sound files. ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... Flevoland is a province of the Netherlands. ... Lelystad ( ▶ (help· info)) is a municipality and a city in the centre of the Netherlands, and it is the capital of the province of Flevoland. ... Zeewolde ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a town in the Flevoland province in the central Netherlands. ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... Almere Stad is a district of the city Almere in the Dutch province Flevoland. ... Almere is a municipality in the central Netherlands, a polder reclaimed from IJsselmeer . ...

Almere is one of the youngest cities in the Netherlands: the first house was finished in 1976, and Almere became a municipality in 1984. It is the largest municipality in Flevoland with 178,626 citizens (1 January 2006, source: CBS), and the 8th largest in the Netherlands. In October 2007, the city council of Almere approved plans to expand the city to 350,000 inhabitants by 2030. Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... Flevoland is a province of the Netherlands. ... 2030 (MMXXX) will be a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Demographics

History

The original plans for the IJsselmeerpolders saw the land being used for agriculture. After World War II however ideas about housing the rapidly growing population of Amsterdam were launched. Two towns in the polders Oostelijk Flevoland and Zuidelijk Flevoland were therefore designed. The town Oostelijk Flevoland became Lelystad, the town Zuidelijk Flevoland was still called Zuidweststad on the first sketches, but in the 1970s it became called Almere, named after the early medieval name of the Zuiderzee (see Almere (lake)). The first house in Almere was finished in 1976. The town was then still controlled by the Openbaar Lichaam Zuidelijke IJsselmeerpolders (Z.IJ.P.), with a Landdrost. In 1984 Almere became an official municipality. Originally, Almere was envisioned as a town with more centres. This idea was later abandoned so neighbourhoods like Tussen de Vaarten could be built. There is also a difference between the way houses were built in the oldest and the newest parts of the city. The housing plan in Almere in the 1970s was functionality and a levelling of social status plus redistribution of wealth. However, in the 1990s it was the trend to build houses exclusively and with striking designs (e.g. in the Regenboogbuurt). Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ... Lelystad ( ▶ (help· info)) is a municipality and a city in the centre of the Netherlands, and it is the capital of the province of Flevoland. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Landsat photo The Zuider Zee (Dutch: Zuiderzee, pronounced ZIGH-der-zee) was a former shallow inlet of the North Sea in the northwest of the Netherlands, extending about 100 km inland and at most 50 km wide, with an overall depth of about 4 to 5 meters and a coastline... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Landdrost was the title of various officials with local jurisdiction. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ...

Transport

The traffic infrastructure in Almere is recognisable because of its separate infrastructure for cycles (which have separate cycle paths), cars and buses (In Almere the buses drive on a separate bus lane). Almere is connected to the motorways the A6 and the A27.

Railway

In 1987 Almere was connected to the national railway (see NS) in 1988 with the fully completed Flevolijn which connected Weesp to Lelystad Centrum. Almere has five railway stations: Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Nederlandse Spoorwegen or NS (Dutch railways) is the main public transport railway company in the Netherlands. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Weesp is a railway station in Weesp, the Netherlands. ...

• Almere Muziekwijk (opend in 1987)
• Almere Centrum (opened in 1987)
• Almere Parkwijk (opened in 1996)
• Almere Buiten (opened in 1987)
• Almere Oostvaarders (opened in 2004).

A sixth station for Almere Poort will probably open in 2010. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Public buses

In Almere there are 10 bus lines:

• 1 Almere Stripheldenbuurt-Almere Haven Centrum
• 2 CS Almere-Gooisekant
• 3 CS Almere-Almere Haven Centrun
• 4 CS Almere-Gooisekant
• 5 Almere Buiten-Almere 't Oor
• 6 CS Almere-Parkwijk
• 7 CS Almere-Sallandsekant
• 8 CS Almere-Kemphaan
• 9 Almere Buiten-de Vaart
• 14 Gooisekant-Almere Poort

Most buses run about every 7 minutes. The bus company that runs the buses is called Connexxion and the name of the local bus system is called Maxx Almere owned by Connexxion. In the buses you can use the national OV bus tickets or subscription or you can use the bus tickets of Maxx Almere. Connexxion-bus in Katwijk Connexxion is the largest public transport bus company in the Netherlands, operating in the west, middle, east and far northern part of the country. ... Connexxion-bus in Katwijk Connexxion is the largest public transport bus company in the Netherlands, operating in the west, middle, east and far northern part of the country. ...

Gemeentebestuur

College van Burgemeester & Wethouders

Former minister Annemarie Jorritsma-Lebbink (VVD) has been the mayor since 16 August 2003. On 7 April 2006 the new council was inaugurated. The Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (VVD), literally Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy, is a free market liberal party in the Netherlands. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Adri Duivesteijn (PvdA)
• Johanna Haanstra (PvdA)
• Henk Smeeman (VVD)
• Martine Visser (CDA/ CU)

Mayors

• 1984 - 1986 Han Lammers (PvdA)
• 1986 - 1993 Cees de Cloe (PvdA)
• 1993 - 1994 Cees Roozemond (PvdA, supervisor)
• 1994 - 1998 Ralph Pans (PvdA)
• 1998 - 2003 Hans Ouwerkerk (PvdA)
• 2003 - 2003 Jaap van der Doef (PvdA, supervisor)
• 2003 - present Annemarie Jorritsma-Lebbink (VVD)

For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... The Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (VVD), literally Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy, is a free market liberal party in the Netherlands. ...

Local council

The inauguration of the first local council took place on 2 January 1984 in the presence of the then minister of Interior [[Koos Rietkerk]]. The elections took place on 21 September 1983. Before 1984 Almere had an Adviesraad, which was chosen every 2 years (1978-1980, 1980-1982, 1982-1984). This Adviesraad was made up of different political parties similar to a local council. On 11 March 1977 there was the first election for a governor; the advies commisie, consisting of 5 people that were chosen on personal title. The council of Almere has consisted of 39 seats since 1998.

Table showing seats

For the Belgian political party of the same name, see Partij van de Arbeid (Belgium). ... The Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (VVD), literally Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy, is a free market liberal party in the Netherlands. ... Leefbaar Nederland (Livable Netherlands) is a political party in the Netherlands, founded on March 21, 1999, by (among others) Jan Nagel and Henk Westbroek, respectively chairpersons of Leefbaar Hilversum and Leefbaar Utrecht. ... SP is a two-letter acronym that may refer to: Sans Pression (Québec Hip Hop group, one member is also known as SP) São Paulo (city) São Paulo (state) Sapeur-pompier (French firefighter) SaskPower (Canada) SATA Air Acores, IATA airline designator Scalable POWERparallel, IBMs SP and... This article is about the Dutch political party. ... CDA stands for: .cda is a filename extension for a CD Audio Track Shortcut. ... The ChristenUnie (Christians Union) is a relatively young political party in the Netherlands. ... d66 may refer to Democrats 66, a Dutch political party d66 (die), a dice roll used in some old wargames and RPGs This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Centre Democrats (CD, Dutch: ) was a Dutch nationalist political party espousing an anti-immigrant program. ...

Twin cities

Almere is twinned with the following cities:

• Aalborg
• Ceske Budejovice
• Haapsalu
• Lancaster
• Milton Keynes
• Rendsburg
• Växjö

Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... View of Aalborg railroad station from J.F. Kennedys Square, 2004 Aalborg (help· info) is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in North Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Estonia. ... Haapsalu (Swedish & German: Hapsal) is a resort town on the west coast of Estonia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Lancaster is a city within Lancashire, in North West England. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... , Milton Keynes (often abbreviated MK) is a large town in northern Buckinghamshire, in South East England, about 45 miles (75 km) north-west of London, and roughly halfway between London and Birmingham. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Rendsburg (Danish: Rendsborg) is a town at the Kiel Canal in the northeastern part of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Växjö - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Well known Dutch people from Almere

• Ali Bouali (16 October 1981) is a Dutch rapper of Moroccan origin, better known as Ali B.
• Lindo Duvall (8 March 1973) is a Dutch radio DJ.
• Jeroen van Inkel (7 July 1961) (Born Jeroen Donderwinkel) is a well known Dutch DJ.
• Arie Koomen (1968) is a Dutch Cabaretier (Arie & Silvester) known from the Dutch program De Lama's (BNN).
• Michaella Krajicek (9 January 1989) is a Dutch tennis player.
• Jörgen Raymann (13 August 1966) a Dutch/Surinam cabaretier/stand-up comedian.
• Berdien Stenberg (30 July 1957) (Born Berdien Steunenberg) a Dutch flute player who made a few hits in the 1980s.
• Rob Verlinde (30 August 1950) A well known television presenter and author of several gardening books.
• Klaas Wilting (15 February 1943) is a Dutch ex-policeman, correspondent, media trainer TV presenter and politician.
• Hedwiges Maduro (13 February 1985) is a Dutch football player.

This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... De Lamas (translation: The Llamas) is a Dutch television show made by BNN and first aired on 26 June 2004. ... BNN is a three letter abbreviation which can refer to A broadcasting network in the Netherlands, BNN (television) The IATA airport code for Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy Category: ... Michaella Krajicek Michaella Krajicek (born on January 9, 1989 in Delft, Netherlands) is a Dutch professional woman tennis player. ... is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Pryor hits the money line A stand-up comedian or stand-up comic is someone that performs in comedy clubs, usually reciting a fast paced succession of amusing stories, short jokes and one-liners, typically called a monologue. ... is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hedwiges Maduro (born February 13, 1985 in Almere) is a rising Dutch football midfield star currently with AFC Ajax Amsterdam. ... is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

External links

• City Hall
• Free foundation with a critical view about Almere
• Satellite view, Google maps
• Aldichter, a site about Almere's poets
• Artcentre in Almere
• Interactive website about Almere

v • d • e    Municipalities of Flevoland Province
Almere · Dronten · Lelystad · Noordoostpolder · Urk · Zeewolde
See also: Netherlands · Provinces · Municipalities · map