DELFT, THE LOW COUNTRIES & THE VILLAGES OF NORTHWESTERN EUROPE. A Journey Through Delft, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Historic Low Countries. Based on Historical and Geographic Facts.
DELFT, THE LOW COUNTRIES & THE VILLAGES OF NORTHWESTERN EUROPE. A Journey Through Delft, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Historic Low Countries. Based on Historical and Geographic Facts. Written by Fountain Pen Newspaper Author Winter Breshna. PAGE ONE — UNDERSTANDING THE LOW COUNTRIES The historic Low Countries are traditionally associated with the modern nations of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, sometimes including nearby border regions of France and Germany. The term does not include Russia. [en.wikipedia.org] , [britannica.com] The region earned its name because much of the land lies at or below sea level and is connected by rivers, canals, dikes, and reclaimed farmland. [britannica.com] , [en.wikipedia.org] PAGE TWO — THE CITY OF DELFT Delft is a historic city in the Dutch province of South Holland, located between The Hague and Rotterdam. It became an important trading and cultural center and is famous for Delft Blue pottery, canals, and its connection to the Hou...