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Low Countries

geographical name

region of western Europe bordering on the North Sea and comprising modern Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands

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“Low Countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Low%20Countries. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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