The Netherlands is a European nation located northwest of the European continent bordered by the North Sea, Belgium due South and Germany due East. The Netherlands is sometimes called Holland. The name Holland however is disliked in some regions. The capital city of the Netherlands is the famous city of Amsterdam. Holland is a country prone to flooding. Dominating the landscape are several dikes and windmills used as measures against flooding.
The Netherlands has a population of sixteen and a half million making it Europe’s 11th most populous country. The country’s official language is Dutch. The Dutch economy is driven by shipping, trade and banking and is one of the strongest in Europe. The Netherlands is also one of Europe’s most liberal nations with its relaxed policies on recreational drugs and sex, euthanasia, marriage and abortion.
Netherlands is a beautiful country made famous by its architecture, its tulips, and numerous windmills which are actually used to grind grain and pump floodwater. Famous landmarks in the Netherlands include: the house of Anne Frank, currently a museum; the historic village of Jordaan; the Van Gogh museum, and the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Over more than 3000 hotels can be found in The Netherlands. Hotels in Amsterdam: more than 400 hotels!
The Netherlands has a maritime climate which gives it cool temperatures all year with freezing winters from December to February.
