Middelburg is a city and municipality located in the south-western Netherlands, serving as the capital of the province of Zeeland. Situated on the central peninsula of Midden-Zeeland, which consists of the former islands of Walcheren, Noord-Beveland, and Zuid-Beveland, it occupies a strategic position within the region. As the provincial capital, it holds significant administrative importance for Zeeland while maintaining its identity as a historic urban center in the Dutch landscape.