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A low-lying province in the NE. of Holland, fronting the German Ocean on the N., and having Hanover on its eastern border; its fertile soil favours extensive farming and grazing; shipbuilding is an important industry. The capital is situated on the Hunse, 94 m. NE. of Amsterdam; has several handsome buildings, a university, botanic gardens, shipbuilding yards, and tobacco and linen factories.