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Betuwe

The Betuwe is a region of the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands, lying between the Nederrijn and Lek to the north and the Waal to the south. Its name derives from that of the Batavi, who settled there in Roman times. It is fertile river-clay land known for its orchards.

Betuwe
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Betuwe. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/betuwe
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