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Segments and Geographical Information - Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | $ 733,857 | $ 687,974
The Netherlands |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 1,504 | 226,286
United States |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 182,131 | 164,451
Costa Rica |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 85,573 | 82,083
China |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 84,127 | 73,174
Other International |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 151,512 | 134,225
SWITZERLAND |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total long-lived assets | $ 229,010 | $ 7,755

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