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| − | The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that comprises three neighbouring countries, [[Belgium]], the [[Holland|Netherlands]], and [[Luxembourg]]. These countries are located in northwestern Europe between France and Germany. The Union's name is formed from the beginning of each country's name; it was possibly created for the Benelux Customs Union, | + | The '''Benelux''' is an economic union in Western Europe that comprises three neighbouring countries, [[Belgium]], the [[Holland|Netherlands]], and [[Luxembourg]]. These countries are located in northwestern Europe between France and Germany. The Union's name is formed from the beginning of each country's name; it was possibly created for the Benelux Customs Union, although according to The Economist it was coined somewhat earlier, in August 1946, by that newspaper's correspondent in Belgium |
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Revision as of 01:15, 28 December 2011
The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that comprises three neighbouring countries, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. These countries are located in northwestern Europe between France and Germany. The Union's name is formed from the beginning of each country's name; it was possibly created for the Benelux Customs Union, although according to The Economist it was coined somewhat earlier, in August 1946, by that newspaper's correspondent in Belgium
