Groningen (Concert of Europe)

Groningen) (Gronings: Grönnen) is a province in the northeastern corner of the, bordered by to its east, the  to its north,  to its west and  to its south. Most of the area in the province is flat, and a large part of it is below sea level: the province consists of the omonimous capital, Groningen, and the suburbs and countryside surrounding it, called Ommelanden.

The city of Groningen developed into a prosperous urban centre during the Middle Ages, when it was part of the Hanseatic League, and became rich thanks to its port. Today, it still is one of the most important Dutch ports. The economy of the province also depends on industry, especially manufacturing and naval industry.