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No. The Netherlands are Dutch. The phrase "Spanish Netherlands" refers to the historical provinces of France, Luxembourg, and Belgium that were ruled by the Spanish from 1581 to 1713, and then by Austria.
This included all of modern Belgium, notably the cities of Brussels and Flanders.
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Is the Netherlands a Spanish country?
The Netherlands are an independent nation. They were a Spanish colony several centuries ago but became independent.
Was Leiden in Spanish Netherlands?
yes
Where are the Spanish lowlands?
The Spanish lowlands are located in the southern part of Spain, primarily in the regions of Andalusia, Extremadura, and Murcia. These lowlands are characterized by their flat terrain and agricultural productivity.
What is the capital of holanda?
Holanda is Spanish for Holland, and is also used colloquially to refer to the nation of the Netherlands (Paises Bajos, in Spanish). The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam. The seat of government is The Hague.
Which European nation ruled the Netherlands as a colony unil 1568?
The Netherlands were under Spanish rule.
When did Louis xiv invade the spanish Netherlands?
he did 1544
What country was the Netherlands once part of?
The Netherlands were part of the Spanish Netherlands and gained independence in a war that lasted from 1568 till 1648 (with a break).
What year did Spain fight the Netherlands?
the Spanish occupied the Netherlands for 80 years from 1549 until 1713
What is the capital of Paises Bajos?
"Paises Bajos" is Spanish for the Netherlands. The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, and the seat of government is The Hague.
What country's population was condemned to death by the spanish inquisition?
netherlands
Who is a hero in the Netherlands?
William of Orange is a Dutch hero. He was a noble in the Netherlands who stopped the Spanish conquest of the Netherlands. Later he became the King of England through the Glorious Revolution.
Who allied England during the Spanish armada?
Philip II
