Achterhook

Also known as Achterhoek, Agterhoek

The Achterhoek (; ) is a cultural region and COROP area in the Eastern Netherlands. Its name (meaning "rear-corner") is geographically appropriate because the area lies in the easternmost part of the province of Gelderland and therefore in the east of the Netherlands, protruding into Germany. The Achterhoek lies at the east of the IJssel. On the other sides, it borders Germany to the southeast and the province of Overijssel to the northeast.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Achterhoek
Settlement.settlement_type: Cultural region of Gelderland
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Achterhoek.svg
Settlement.nickname: De Graafschap
Settlement.image_map: LocatieAchterhoekprovinciaal-algemeen.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location in Gelderland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Netherlands
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 1476
Settlement.population_as_of: 2015
Settlement.population_total: 389,682
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.population_demonym: Achterhoekers

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Demonym: achteroequês
Official website: 8rhk.nl
Image: Bredevoort (NL), Sint-Georgius-Kerk -- 2018 -- 1808.jpg

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Commons category: Achterhoek

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In 2015, the Achterhoek had a population of 389,682. The region is also called de Graafschap (Dutch for earldom, shire or county; namesake of VBV De Graafschap in Doetinchem) because it coincides with the historical County of Zutphen. The region is predominantly rural, with much open space, forests and farms. The area around the town of Winterswijk is regarded as noteworthy. A well-known beer originates from this region: Grolsch beer was first brewed in Groenlo in 1615.