De Lier
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De Lier (Dutch pronunciation:[də ˈliːr]) is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 5 km north of Maassluis. It also lies about 6 feet (1.8 m) below sea level.
The village of De Lier obtained its name from the name of an old river called De Lee.