The Zeeburgereiland is a
triangular
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In Euclidean geometry, any three points, when non- collinea ...
island on the east side of
Amsterdam
Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the Capital of the Netherlands, capital and Municipalities of the Netherlands, most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population ...
, in the Dutch province of
North Holland
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. It lies between the
Oranje Locks
The Oranje Locks are a group of locks and other water management facilities just east of Amsterdam.
Characteristics
The ''Oranje Locks'' are located in the IJ Dijk, a dam which cuts through the IJ just east of Amsterdam. This dam runs from th ...
and the and on the east is bordered by the
IJ. Formerly an industrial area, the island is being redeveloped as part of the
IJburg
IJburg () is a residential neighbourhood under construction in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is situated in the IJmeer and is being built on artificial islands which have been raised from the lake. The Haveneiland, Rieteilanden, Steigereiland and ...
new neighbourhood. It is crossed by the A10 motorway and, since 2005, the IJ Tram line of the
Amsterdam Tram
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system.
References
Stadsdeel Amsterdam-OostMilitair Zeeburg
External link
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Neighbourhoods of Amsterdam
Artificial islands of Amsterdam
Amsterdam-Oost