Gelderlanders
Gelderlanders are residents or natives of Gelderland, a province in the eastern Netherlands. The term also reflects historical inhabitants of the Duchy of Guelders (Gelre), a medieval polity that gave the modern province its name and contributed to the region’s early identity.
Geographically, Gelderland is the largest Dutch province by land area, located in the eastern part of the
About two million people live in Gelderland. The province features diverse dialects, such as Achterhoeks in
Historically, the Duchy of Guelders existed from the 11th century and played a significant role in the