The Friesland province of the Netherlands is located on the mainland and also includes the West Frisian islands of Ameland, Vlieland, Terschelling and Schiermonnikoog. Friesland is a unique region of the country as its locals speak their own language known as Frisian. The province is primarily an agricultural region and is the birthplace of the …
Drenthe is a province in the Netherlands, situated in the northeastern portion of the county. As one of the most sparsely populated provinces in the Netherlands, Drenthe boasts a number of forests and wide rivers. Its capital city Assen and Emmen are the two primary cities with industry, while the rest of the region is …
Often referred to as Holland, the Netherlands is a country that boasts a unique landscape, favorable climate and tumultuous history. Geographically speaking, the Netherlands is a low-lying country with nearly 20% of the land and its population being below sea level.In Dutch, the country’s name (Nederland) literally translates to “Low Country.”Much of the areas below …