Close to thirty percent of exports in the Netherlands involve transport equipment and machinery. Much of this goes to Austria. However, many of these exports also go as far as to the African continent and the United States as well. Surprising to many is the fact that the Netherlands also does quite a bit of …
Well, yes. About one third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, with the lowest point being 22 feet (6.7 meters) below sea level. Meanwhile, the highest point is about a thousand feet above sea level. That gives you an idea of what the landscape of the Netherlands looks like. It’s almost completely flat! How …
It is hard to overestimate the impact of the Dutch culture on art. Many of the famous painters of the past have come from the Netherlands. Their paintings hang in museums and private collections around the world. Though many of them died in obscurity, their works live on, and have actually elevated the painter to …
The Netherlands is really awesome in winter, and although I’m more of a sun & beach kind of guy I can really appreciate the beautiful sights and pictures winter has to offer in my country! So when does it snow in Netherlands? Well let me tell you that there’s no guarantee that you’ll see snowy …
Located in Lisse, Netherlands, Keukenhof is the world’s largest flower garden. Its name translates to “Kitchen Garden” in English and is also known as the Garden of Europe. This popular attraction features more than 7 million flower bulbs, which are planted in the garden each year. Keukenhofencompasses 32 hectares of land. The garden’s location was …
Efteling is not only the largest theme park in the Netherlands, but it also happens to be one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Situated in the town of Kaatsheuvel in Loon op Zand, the park has seen more than 100 million visitors throughout its lifetime. Efteling had humble beginnings when it first …
The city of Emmen is located in the province of Drenthe, the Netherlands. Its borders encompass nearly 350 square kilometers, and have a population of slightly more than 100,000 people as of 2013. Emmen has seen significant growth in the last 150 years. In the 19th century, there were only about 3,000 people living in the …
The city of Leeuwarden is a city with an exciting history and a vibrant future. It is the capital city of the province of Friesland, and is located in the northern part of Holland. Perhaps the most famous, or rather infamous individual to come from Leeuwarden was the dancer-turned-spy, Mata Hari. She was later executed …
Madurodam is a miniature park and a major tourist attraction in The Hague, Netherlands. The park is located in the Scheveningen district of the city and features miniature 1:25 scale model replicas of the most famous Dutch castles, industrial projects and public buildings. Guests are treated to a trip through the history of the country …
Although many people across the globe refer to our country as Holland this is not correct. The Netherlands currently consists of twelve provinces and two of those provinces have Holland in their name: North Holland and South Holland. Most people will understand the confusion but when you’re using Holland instead of the Netherlands you will …