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HOLLAND

THE NETHERLANDS

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THE NETHERLANDS

•Often called Holland•Size: 41,526 sq. km. (half the size of Ireland)•Population: 16m• Language: Dutch

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THE NETHERLANDS

• Bordered by Belgium and Germany• Located south of the North Sea• Government is a constitutional monarchy• In Dutch, “Nederland” means “Low

Country”• The Netherlands declared itself neutral

during World War II but was invaded and occupied by Germany

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THE NETHERLANDS

Flag•Red = strength and courage•White = honesty and peace•Blue = loyalty and truth

THE NETHERLANDS

• Capital: Amsterdam• Seat of Government: The Hague• Currency: Euro• Language: Dutch•Divided into 12 provinces• Joined EEC in 1957

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THE NETHERLANDS

• Maritime country• Flat, low-lying

country• 50% of the country

has been reclaimed from sea/lakes/swamps• Climate: cool

summers, mild winters

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Rotterdam (image: fanpop.com)

THE NETHERLANDS

Cities•Amsterdam•The Hague•Rotterdam•Arnhem•Eindhoven•Utrecht

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Rotterdam (image: fanpop.com)

THE NETHERLANDS

Sports•Soccer•Speed skating•Handball•Cycling•Field hockey•Volleyball•Sailing•Tennis

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Dutch Soccer Team (image: http://sportsgallery-24.blogspot.ie)

THE NETHERLANDS

• Areas that are drained are called Polders. These polders are created by building a Dyke (large embankment) around the area to be drained• The water is then pumped out into nearby canals•Dams are used to hold back water and make it easier to reclaim land

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THE NETHERLANDS

Famous person: Vincent Van Gogh (artist)

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THE NETHERLANDS

Famous book: The Diary of Anne Frank

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THE NETHERLANDS

Famous for:•Tulips•Cheese (Edam)•Art•Clogs•Canals•Windmills

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Tulip Fields (image: helloonline.com)