Schouwen-Duiveland

Schouwen-Duiveland has approximately 34,000 inhabitants; it is the most northern island of Zeeland.  The island has two fixed connections with its northern neighour, Goeree-Overflakkee: Brouwersdam and Grevelingendam. Oosterscheldekering and the Zeeland Bridge link the island to North Beveland.Oosterscheldebrug, the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier, has huge slides that can be lowered in stormy weather, especially when this coincides with spring tide, so that the high tide cannot enter the Eastern Scheldt.

In the most western tip there is a large, wooded dune area, the highest point of which is about 42 metres above sea level. In the summer, the island is very popular with (German) tourists. The village of Renesse is a particularly popular holiday destination among young people.

There are two towns in Schouwen-Duiveland, the historic places of Zierikzee and Brouwershaven. The following villages can also be found on the island: Bruinisse, Burgh, Dreischor, Ellemeet, Haamstede, Kerkwerve, Nieuwerkerk, Noordgouwe, Noordwelle, Oosterland, Ouwerkerk, Renesse, Scharendijke, Schuddebeurs, Serooskerke, Sirjansland, and Zonnemaire.