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 Following the defeat of Napoleon, a monarchy under the House of Orange was established. Belgium and then Luxembourg both became independent during the 19th century. The Netherlands remained neutral during WW1, but was invaded by Germany during WW2. The nation now belongs to the EU, and in recent decades has experienced immigration, multiculturalism and secularization.
-During the 15th century the Netherlands had a population of nearly 750,000 people, most of whom made their living by farming or fishing. Only about 7 percent of the people lived in towns. By the 17th century the picture had changed completely. The country had a population of about two million, with about 45 percent residing in the towns. In the provinces bordering the seacoast, many people were employed in industry and the trades while the people of the inland provinces were engaged primarily in agriculture.
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