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Low Countries region of NW Europe comprising the Netherlands , Belgium , and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg . The northern parts of the Netherlands and Belgium form a low plain bordering on the North Sea, but S Belgium and Luxembourg are part of the Ardennes plateau. The name Low Countries is a political and historic term rather than a strictly geographic concept. One of the wealthiest areas of medieval and modern Europe, it has also been a chronic battle site. For a history of the Low Countries, see articles on the individual nations and provinces (e.g., Flanders ; Brabant, duchy of ; Holland ). See also Netherlands, Austrian and Spanish .

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Low Coun·tries the region of northwestern Europe that includes the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

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