a province of the E Netherlands: formerly a duchy, belonging successively to several different European powers. Capital: Arnhem. Pop: 1 960 000 (2003 est). Area: 5014 sq km (1955 sq miles)
Also called: Guelders
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Gel•der•land
(gel′dər land′; Du. khel′dər länt′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa province in E Netherlands. 1,717,458;
1965 sq. mi. (5090 sq. km). Cap.: Arnhem. Also called Guelders.
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