Wild or large animals are practically nonexistent in the Netherlands, but lots of livestock can ... more
Queen's Day (Dutch: Koninginnedag) on April 30 (or celebrated on April 29 if the 30th ... more
The Netherlands has a maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. The average temperature ... more
In almost all older towns and cities of the Netherlands you can see houses built ... more
The Netherlands is extremely flat, and water is everywhere: lakes, rivers, (natural) ports and canals ... more
The population of the Netherlands was estimated at 16,491,461 in 2006. Dutch and Frisian are ... more
The Netherlands has no state religion, but over thirty percent of the people are Roman ... more
All kinds of shops can be found in the Netherlands, from shopping malls to stalls. ... more
Streets in the Netherlands are generally in good condition, and are usually either asphalted, or ... more
For getting around in the Netherlands, trains and private cars are popular means of transportaion. ... more
A majority of the Dutch workforce is employed in services, less in manufacturing and construction, ... more
The most popular sports, both for active participation and audience are football, cycling, speed skating, ... more
Compulsory education in the Netherlands starts at the age of five, although in practice, most ... more
A traditional Dutch dinner can consist e.g. of boiled potatoes, panfried meat (popular choices are ... more
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