Netherlands
The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding mem ......more... | Spain
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power.
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Lanzarote is the most eastern of the Canary Islands. It is situated 125 km from the African coast and its surface covers 846 km2. Its maximum length is about 60 km and its width about 21 km. A group of islets called the Chinijo archipelago belong to Lanzarote: La Graciosa, Alegranza, Montaņa Clara, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste.
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