In the seventeenth century, became the first modern urban country, with over one-half of its population living in cities and towns.

The Netherlands.

Explanation:

The Netherlands is located in Europe and was the first modern country with over one-half of its population living in cities and towns. The Netherlands known as the Republic of Dutch is among the countries not governed by a Monarch in the 17th century.

The Netherlands became England's biggest competitor in maritime in the mid-seventeenth century. Urbanization in the Netherlands transformed the country's economy as a result of great trade, religious tolerance, agriculture and textile.

they are best known for the cliff pueblos found throughout arizona, new mexico, colorado and utah. and for their development of desert farming.

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