Eendracht (disambiguation)

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Eendracht is the Dutch word for "unity". As part of the motto "Eendracht maakt macht" (strength through unity) of the Dutch Republic, later inherited by Belgium, the South African Republic and the Union of South Africa. The name was adapted to one of the earliest names for Australia, after the discoveries made by Dirk Hartog, who named it after his ship, the Eendracht.

Eendracht was, and still is, a popular name for Dutch, Belgian and South African ships, windmills, buildings, public works, organizations, etc. Among these are:

Canal

Country

Ships

Windmills

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