REGIONS
that includes a large part of the Zeeland Seaports port area, in which the Gemeente is a 16.67 per cent shareholder. The municipality is run by Gemeente Borsele, which operates out of the picturesque village of Heinkenszand. There are 15 villages in Borsele and about 22,500 inhabitants. The municipality also features the Western Scheldt Tunnel, linking the region to Terneuzen. Borsele is home to some 1,200 businesses, large and small. In addition, there are several business parks, ideal for start-ups, especially in the logistics and transport sectors.
Terneuzen Daily life in Terneuzen is characterised largely by the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, which runs through the municipality and generates much of its economic prosperity. Commercial life on either side of the canal is a mix of industrial, chemical and logistics activities. Terneuzen, the region’s largest municipality, has a population of about 55,000 people
and is a hive of economic activity. Several industrial estates accommodate large international companies as well as small specialised businesses. Employment prospects are good in the various sectors. A major success in Terneuzen has been the Bio Base Europe Training Centre, which promotes the development of a sustainable bio-based economy.
Vlissingen Vlissingen, the second-largest town in the Zeeland region, is home to some 45,000 inhabitants. Maritime activities are central to its daily life owing to its strategic location at the mouth of the Western Scheldt. The municipal authority, Gemeente Vlissingen, is working hard to secure a prosperous future for the town. Various projects are under way or being planned to maintain the status of Vlissingen as a great place to live, work and relax
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