Oosterschelde National Park

Oosterschelde National Park is a national park in the Dutch province of Zeeland.

Oosterschelde National Park
Nationaal Park Oosterschelde
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Eastern Scheldt near Tholen
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Map of the national park
LocationZeeland, Netherlands
Nearest cityZierikzee
Coordinates51°35′N 3°55′E / 51.583°N 3.917°E / 51.583; 3.917
Area37,000 ha (91,000 acres)
Established2002
www.np-oosterschelde.nl

This national park was established on 8 May 2002. It comprises the Eastern Scheldt (Dutch: Oosterschelde), Keeten-Mastgat, Krabbenkreek, Zijpe, Slaak, and Krammer. The Eastern Scheldt part behind the Oesterdam doesn't belong to the national park.

Oosterschelde National Park is surrounded by the following regions: Schouwen-Duiveland, Tholen, Zuid-Beveland, and Noord-Beveland.

The Zeeland Bridge crosses the national park.

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