Development Agency Flevoland

Key Competitive Attractions

Flevoland is the Netherlands' fastest growing region, with an average regional economic growth higher than in the whole of the country. Flevoland boasts a fast-paced, exciting and innovative business base, with a highly skilled labour force, and excellent training and education facilities.

With a geographical location in the centre of Europe, and close proximity to two of Europe's main transport hubs, (the Port of Rotterdam and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport), Flevoland really is an exceptional location for business investment. Great communications infrastructure mean that all major European business centres are within an easy journey by road or rail, and the area is also connected to a high-capacity glass fiber network.

Assistance and Support For New Business Investors

Flevoland is the Netherlands\\\\\\\' fastest growing region, with an average regional economic growth higher than in the whole of the country. Flevoland boasts a fast-paced, exciting and innovative business base, with a highly skilled labour force, and excellent training and education facilities.

With a geographical location in the centre of Europe, and close proximity to two of Europe\\\\\\\'s main transport hubs, (the Port of Rotterdam and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport), Flevoland really is an exceptional location for business investment. Great communications infrastructure mean that all major European business centres are within an easy journey by road or rail, and the area is also connected to a high-capacity glass fiber network. 

Demographics:

• Population - 370,700 (2006)
• Labor force - 182,700 (2007)
• Unemployment rate - 7.0% (September 2007)