Limburg, Province in southeastern Netherlands
Limburg is a province in the southeastern Netherlands, stretching across gentle hills, valleys and the course of the Meuse. The land shifts between open fields, wooded slopes and broad river plains that shape the country's eastern edge.
The Treaty of London in 1839 drew the current borders after Belgium separated from the Dutch Kingdom. Before that, the area had been divided for centuries among shifting powers.
Locals still speak Limburgish in daily conversation, and the dialect carries traces of both Germanic and Romance roots from across nearby borders. You hear it in cafés, at markets and during festivals, where it shapes much of the everyday rhythm.
Rail, road and river routes link the region with Germany and Belgium, making cross-border travel straightforward. The Meuse serves as both a transport route and a guiding line through the area.
The Vaalserberg marks the highest point on the Dutch mainland and forms the tripoint where the borders with Germany and Belgium meet. Walkers reach the spot on foot and stand in three countries at once.
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