a duchy of Germany, in the circle of Westphalia. It is bounded on the north by the duchy of Cleves, on the west by the county of Mark and the duchy of Westphalia, on the south by Wetteravia, and on the east by the diocese of Cologne, from which it is separated by the Rhine. It contains about 1188 square miles, with 295,000 inhabitants. It is very fruitful along the Rhine, but mountainous and woody towards the county of Mark. It was formerly subject to the elector palatine, but since 1815 has been included in the grand duchy of the Lower Rhine, which belongs to Prussia. The duchy of Berg was taken from Bavaria in 1806, and bestowed upon Murat, afterwards king of Naples. It is a populous and flourishing district. The principal rivers, besides the Rhine, are the Wupper, Agger, and Sieg.

St Winox, a town of the Low Countries, in the country of Flanders, fortified by Vauban, and subject to France. It is seated on the river Colme, six miles from Dunkirk, and 21 from Ypres. The air is often very unwholesome, especially to strangers. The river Colme serves instead of a canal to go to Hondshoet, St Omer's, and Gravelines. There is likewise another canal to go to Dunkirk. The villages in its territory are very famous for butter and cheese, of which they send a great quantity to Flanders. Fort Lapin and Fort Suisse are within cannon shot of this place, and Fort St Francis is seated on the canal, near three miles from the town. E. Long. 2. 25. N. Lat. 50. 57.