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Hey Guys,

What if the Dutch Language, already a Germanic language, was actually far closer to German than it already is. As it is I believe many Dutch speaking people can read understand some German and vice versa due to the closeness of their languages. However it's speech that truly shows the difference between the two.

WI the difference between Dutch and German was more like the relationship between Austrian and German, a much closer relationship though still with some minor differences.

How would this be possible? How would this affect the development of the Low Countries over time? I know it would likely have huge consequences but I'd be interested in even minor changes.
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