Netherlands
geographical name
Neth·er·lands
ˈne-t͟hər-ləndz 
1
low countries
—a historical usage
2
or the Netherlands
or Holland
or Dutch Nederland
country in northwestern Europe on the North Sea; a kingdom, official capital Amsterdam, seat of government The Hague area 16,040 square miles (41,543 square kilometers), population 17,151,000
Note: Nearly a quarter of the Netherlands lies below sea level.
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“Netherlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Netherlands. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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