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Windmills are known worldwide as an iconic symbol of Dutch culture . Some 1,200 historic windmills survive, most of which are gristmills or polder mills. Many remain fully functional, and their upkeep and operation is promoted by a number of civic organizations, including De Hollandsche Molen , Gilde van Vrijwillige Molenaars and Stichting De Fryske Mole . Several Dutch villages are known for their concentration of windmills, including Kinderdijk , Zaanse Schans , and Schiedam , home to the tallest windmill in the world. Tjaskers , a kind of windmill native to Friesland , were also used for water management.
This list of windmills in the Netherlands is grouped by province. Flevoland , the Netherlands' newest province, is not included. Types of Dutch windmills include:
Lists of Dutch windmills by province [ edit ]
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