The Achterhoek (or in the Low Saxon language: Achterhook) (ˈɑxtərˌɦuk) is a region in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Its name (meaning `rear-corner`or `back corner`) is geographically appropriate because the area lies in the easternmost part of Gelderland, and therefore of the Netherlands, protruding into Germany. The Achterhoek are...
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(from the article `Gelderland`) ...with sandy soil; south is fertile clay alluvium. The northern portion is divided by the broad valley (Gelderse) of the IJssel into the Veluwe ...
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