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In spring, much of Oldambt turns yellow. From April to June, the rapeseed blooms and a yellow blanket lies over the region.

In spring, much of Oldambt turns yellow. From April to June, the rapeseed blooms and lays a yellow blanket over the region. It makes you all happy.
Later in summer, golden grain wafts across the fields. Lovely for cycling in between! By the way, Oldambt's nickname isn't De Graanrepubliek for nothing. Author Frank Westerman introduced the term in his book about the region's history and De Graanrepubliek has since become a household name.

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