Anna Paulowna
Anna Paulowna (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑnaː pəˈloːnaː] ⓘ) is a former municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The name is derived from the Anna Paulownapolder, which was laid dry in 1846 during the reign of King William II of the Netherlands and named after his wife, Queen Anna Paulowna of Russia. Since 2012, Anna Paulowna has been a part of the new municipality of Hollands Kroon. Population centresThe former municipality of Anna Paulowna consisted of the following small towns and villages: Anna Paulowna, Breezand, Nieuwesluis, Van Ewijcksluis and Wieringerwaard.[3] TransportationThe town is served by Anna Paulowna railway station. Local governmentThe former municipal council of Anna Paulowna consisted of 15 seats. After the 2010 election the seats were divided as follows:[4] Elections were held in November 2011 for a council for the new merged Hollands Kroon municipality that commenced work in January 2012, replacing Anna Paulowna council.[5] See alsoReferences
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