The name Netherlands means low-lying country. It refers to the fact that a large part of the Netherlands generally does not lie higher than about 3 feet (1 meter) above sea level and covers more than half the total area of the country. About half of this area (more than one-fourth of the total area of the country) actually lies below sea level.
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