Originally Walcheren was an island, but through polders new land has been added to it in past centuries, leading it to be connected to Zuid-Beveland, which in turn has been connected to the mainland.
History
Already in Roman days the island was the point of departure for ships going to England and it had a temple of the godess Nahalennia[?] who was popular with those who braved the waters of the North Sea.
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