Groningen, Netherlands · Europe
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Europe
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Amsterdam
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NL
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Nieuwe Pekela (Gronings: Nij Pekel) is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Pekela, about 7 km (5 miles) southeast of Veendam. The village started as a peat colony, and was named after the river Pekel A. During the 19th century, the village was active in the maritime trade, and contains a museum dedicated to the maritime history. In December 1969, the first women strike of the Netherlands occurred in Nieuwe Pekela.
Coordinates
53.0792°, 6.9653°
Region/State
Groningen
District
Gemeente Pekela
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Country
Netherlands
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Groningen
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