I wouldn't say that the religion and politics are enough to interest me particularly, but the way it was an island out in the sea for centuries and then suddenly got attached to the polder is kind of fascinating.
The literal geography of the town can be confused for metaphorical social commentary. +10
But...I think I'll pass. When I was a kid and went to Europe what I learned is that you want to stick to the big cities if you don't know the language.
Voted 85% conservative, though....you would think that only happen on the high plains, in Utah or Alabama.
And its name is Urk. Is village idiot there named Xim or sommat?