ALL ABOUT NETHERLANDS AND ITS NATIONAL THINGS
The Netherlands, also known as
Holland, is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the North
Sea to the west and north, Germany to the east, and Belgium to the south. The
capital and largest city is Amsterdam. The official language is Dutch and the
currency is the Euro.
The country is known for its
flat landscape, windmills, tulip fields, and canals. The Dutch are also famous
for their cheese, clogs, and bikes. The Netherlands is also a major exporter of
flowers, particularly tulips.
The Netherlands has a rich
cultural heritage, with famous painters such as Van Gogh, Vermeer, and
Rembrandt hailing from the country. The Dutch are also known for their love of
football (soccer) and the national team has had much success in international
competitions.
The Dutch have a strong
tradition of tolerance and freedom of expression, and the Netherlands was the
first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001. The Dutch government also
has a strong welfare system and the country consistently ranks high in measures
of happiness and quality of life.
One of the most iconic national
symbols of the Netherlands is the tulip. Tulips are grown in the Netherlands on
a large scale and are exported all over the world. The tulip is also depicted
on many Dutch paintings, such as the famous "Tulip Mania" by Jan
Brueghel the Younger.
Another national symbol of the
Netherlands is the windmill. Windmills were used in the past to pump water and
grind grain, and can still be found throughout the country, particularly in the
province of Zaanse Schans.
The Dutch flag is red, white,
and blue, and features three horizontal stripes. The flag is flown on national
holidays and other special occasions, such as King's Day (April 27th) which is
a national holiday in the Netherlands.
In summary, the Netherlands is
a small yet beautiful country, known for its flat landscape, windmills, tulip
fields, and canals, cheese, clogs, and bikes. The country has a rich cultural
heritage, a strong tradition of tolerance, and consistently ranks high in
measures of happiness and quality of life. Tulip and windmill are the national
symbols of the Netherlands, and the flag is red, white, and blue with three
horizontal stripes.