AnimalsWild or large animals are practically nonexistent in the Netherlands, but lots of livestock can ... more CelebrationsQueen's Day (Dutch: Koninginnedag) on April 30 (or celebrated on April 29 if the 30th ... more ClimateThe Netherlands has a maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. The average temperature ... more HousesIn almost all older towns and cities of the Netherlands you can see houses built ... more NatureThe Netherlands is extremely flat, and water is everywhere: lakes, rivers, (natural) ports and canals ... more PeopleThe population of the Netherlands was estimated at 16,491,461 in 2006. Dutch and Frisian are ... more ReligionThe Netherlands has no state religion, but over thirty percent of the people are Roman ... more ShopsAll kinds of shops can be found in the Netherlands, from shopping malls to stalls. ... more SpecificsThe Netherlands is famous for many things, but especially for it's windmills, it's many lively ... more StreetsStreets in the Netherlands are generally in good condition, and are usually either asphalted, or ... more TransportationFor getting around in the Netherlands, trains and private cars are popular means of transportaion. ... more JobsA majority of the Dutch workforce is employed in services, less in manufacturing and construction, ... more GamesThe most popular sports, both for active participation and audience are football, cycling, speed skating, ... more SchoolsCompulsory education in the Netherlands starts at the age of five, although in practice, most ... more
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