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The Dutch (Dutch: Nederlanders (helpÂ·info)), occasionally referred to as Netherlandersâa term that is cognate to the Dutch word for Dutch people, Nederlandersâare a Germanic ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Aruba, Suriname, Guyana, CuraÃ§ao, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United States.
The Dutch language is one of the West-Germanic family of languages and its usage can be traced back to the fifth century. Modern Dutch is spoken by some 23 million people worldwide. It is the national language of the Netherlands and is also widely spoken in the Flemish areas of Belgium and in former Dutch colonies, such as Surinam.