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Low Countries
 
Subject
History
 
Translation(s)
Bulgarian -
Danish -
Dutch Lage Landen
Swedish -
 
Context
  • Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands together make up the Low Countries.
  • The Low Countries derive their name from the fact that they are located largely below sea-level.
  • If you're from Holland you could also say that you are from the Low Countries.
 
Explanation
The area of countries Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (the Benelux countries).
 
Synonym(s)
The Benelux
 
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