Schiermonnikoog is the smallest occupied island in the north of the Netherlands; situated in the Provence of Friesland. The island has a population of 936 (January 2019), is 20 kilometres long and 4 kilometres wide. There is one small village on the Island which is called Schiermonnikoog; just like the Island itself. Schiermonnikoog has its own flag, twice red, white and blue like the Dutch flag but with a green stripe in the middle, which refers to the nature on the island. As well as its own flag, the island also has its own language and anthem. There are only a small number of locals who still speak the language.