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The unique landscape of southeastern Drenthe has been determined largely by its history. Many of the villages in the municipality developed along the canals over which peat that had been dug in the vicinity was transported during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Good examples of these village are Emmer-Compascuum, Nieuw-Amsterdam, Nieuw-Dordrecht and Nieuw-Weerdinge. The opportunity to make a living from agriculture and raising animals also attracted people from other regions to settle in this part of the
Netherlands. Villages such as Weiteveen, Nieuw-Schoonebeek and Roswinkel originated due to the surrounding agricultural activities.
Saxon-style farmhouses nestled among giant oak trees have been here for centuries. The many megalithic monuments found in the municipality are reminders of an even more distant past. Each of the thirteen villages in the Municipality of Emmen has its own history with its own traditional look and atmosphere

In Emmen, you'll find all kinds of ways to enjoy your leisure time. Absorb culture in theatre De
Muzeval, attend conferences and events in De Giraf or one of the other conference locations. Nature lovers can discover the wonders of the living natural world close at hand at Emmen Zoo. In the Veenpark, dive beneath the exciting world of the peat bog. Athletes can enjoy their favourite sports at one of Emmen's many sports associations. Cultural centre CQ gives you the chance to develop your own music, painting or acting skills. And when you simply want to sit back and relax, spend a pleasant evening watching a film at the cinema. Emmen:
space to enjoy your life!

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