examples:
noordpoolcirkel
a line of latitude near but to the south of the north pole; it marks the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the northern summer solstice
oosten
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River
zuidoosten
the southeastern region of the United States
zuidwesten
the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
noorderkeerkring
a line of latitude about 23 degrees to the north of the equator
Aries
the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19
Taurus
the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
Tweelingen
the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
Leeuw
the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
Maagd
the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22
Weegschaal
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Schorpioen
the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21
Boogschutter
the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21
Capricornus
the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19
Aquarius
the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18
Pisces
the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20
pampa
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
labrador
the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
Bourgondië
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
Siberië
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
dixielandmuziek
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
datumgrens
an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian
keerkringsgordel
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
Sri Lanka
a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
Jamaica
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
Fidji
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
Israël
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
Bahama-eilanden
island country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort
Cairo
the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs
Nederlands-Indië
a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions
tripel
a port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea
Sovjet-Unie
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
Turkmenistan
a republic in Asia to the east of the Caspian Sea and to the south of Kazakhstan and to the north of Iran; an Asian soviet from 1925 to 1991
charleston
a port city in southeastern South Carolina
Olympus
a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)
zuidpoolgebied
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
noordpoolgebied
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
Afghanistan
a mountainous landlocked country in central Asia; bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and Pakistan to the east and south
Kampuchea
a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946
Congo
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
Duitsland
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
Troje
an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
Italië
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
Bangladesch
a Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971
Bhoetan
a landlocked principality in the Himalayas to the northeast of India
Groot-Brittannië
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
Engeland
a division of the United Kingdom
tibet
an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas
verbanningsoord
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
Frankrijk
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
Gaboen
a republic on the west coast of Africa
kikkerland
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
libanon
an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
Luxemburg
a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center
Portugal
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
Zuid-Afrika
a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)
Kazak
a landlocked republic to the south of Russia and to the northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991
Spanje
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
graanjenever
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
Verenigde Arabische Emiraten
a federation of seven Arab emirates on the eastern Arabian peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; rich in oil reserves
Verenigde Staten van Amerika
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
chester
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
Annam
a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945
Bulgarije
a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe
bolknak
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
Zweden
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
Pallas Athene
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
spruitjes
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Paris
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
Den Haag
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
tripel
the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC
limabonen
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
manillasigaar
the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
Damascus
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
Helena
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
koppelkoers
capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin
types:
lijn,
linie,
rij
a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
punt
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
bergpas,
pas,
zadel
the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
ruimte
an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)
scheiding
a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
navel
a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
area,
gebied,
revier
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
diepte
(usually plural) the deepest and most remote part
zone
an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
middelpunt
a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
gewest,
gouw,
graafschap
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
boomgrens
line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes
sneeuwgrens
the line on a mountain above which there is perpetual snow and ice
arr.,
arrondissement,
auditie,
bevelschrift,
distr.,
district,
grondgebied,
kolonie,
lastbrief,
mandaat,
provincie,
rayon,
revier,
territorium,
werkgebied,
werkterrein,
werkveld,
wingewest,
woongebied
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
Mekka,
dorado,
eldorado,
hemel,
hemelrijk,
idylle,
lusthof,
lustoord,
nirvana,
nirwana,
paradijs,
walhalla
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
gebied
a demarcated area of the Earth
loxodroom
a line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction
verdwijnpunt
the point beyond which something disappears or ceases to exist
waterlijn
a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship
Dierenriem,
zodiak,
zonnecirkel
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
sterrenbeeld,
teken
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
maanzee,
zee
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
opening
an open or empty space in or between things
vruchtnavel
the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle
hoek
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
infectiehaard
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism