Almere
Almere is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of Flevoland, east of Amsterdam and near the IJmeer. It is part of the Randstad and is one of the country’s newest urban areas, created as a planned city on reclaimed land in the Oostelijk Flevoland polder after the IJsselmeer was drained.
Development began in the 1970s to accommodate housing needs in the Amsterdam area. The city expanded rapidly
Economically, Almere relies on a mix of public administration, services, retail, and light industry. Many residents
Transportation is well developed, with Almere Centrum serving as a major railway hub on the Flevolijn, providing