What is a Mijl? - Understanding the Historical Unit of Length in the Netherlands

Mijl is a unit of length that was historically used in the Netherlands and other Germanic countries. It is equal to 1000 meters, or about 0.62 miles. The name "mijl" is derived from the Dutch word for "mile," but it is not the same as the English mile, which is equal to 1760 yards or 5280 feet.

The mijl was used as a unit of measurement in the Netherlands until the late 19th century, when it was replaced by the meter as part of the metric system. Today, the term "mijl" is still used in some contexts, such as in old maps and documents, but it is no longer an official unit of measurement.

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