2) Maas, Nicolaes. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Maas, Nicolaes, see Maes, Nicolaes....

3) Maastricht. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Maas (Meuse) River and on the Albert Canal system. It is an important rail and river transportation point and an industrial center. Manufactures include plastic ware,...

4) Meuse, river, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Dutch and Flemish Maas, river, c.560 mi (900 km) long, rising in the Langres Plateau, NE France and flowing N past Sedan (the head of navigation) and Charleville-Mezieres...

5) Rotterdam, city, Netherlands. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse) River near its mouth on the North Sea. One of the largest and most modern ports in the world, Rotterdam is the major foreign-trade center...

6) Rhine. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Swiss Alps and flows generally north, passing through or bordering on Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands before emptying into...

7) Roermond. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Maas (Meuse) and Roer rivers. It has an agricultural market. Manufactures include chemicals, electrical equipment, clothing, and wool products. Roermond was an important...

8) Schiedam. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse) River, near Rotterdam. It is famous for its gin, which is widely exported. There are also shipyards and factories that manufacture chemicals,...

9) Venlo. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Maas (Meuse) River, near the German border. It is a trade center for fruit and vegetables. Manufactures include lumber and chemicals. Venlo was formerly a fortress...

10) Vlaardingen. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse) River, near Rotterdam. It is an industrial city, a major port, and a fishing center, especially for herring and cod....