FRIESLAND, one of the united provinces of the Low Countries. It is bounded on the east by the river Lauwers, which parts it from the lordship of Groningen, on the south by Overijssel, on the west by the Zuider-Zee, and on the north by the German ocean. It is 30 miles from north to south, and 28 from east to west. The land is very fertile in corn and pasture, the horses are large, and the cows and sheep prolific. It is divided into three parts; We-
stergo to the west, Oftergo to the east, and Seven-walden to the south. The islands of Sheling, Ameland, and other small ones, are dependent on this province. The principal towns are Leuwarden the capital, Franeker, Dockum, Harlingen, and Staveren.