Kingdom of The Netherlands
When all countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are taken into account, the westernmost point moves to Aruba.
- Westernmost Point — Divi village, Aruba (12°32′24″N 70°3′48″W / 12.54°N 70.06333°W / 12.54; -70.06333 (West: Divi village, Aruba))
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