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This category covers questions about the Netherlands, also known as Holland, and its 12 provinces. The word "Dutch" is used to refer to the people, language, and anything related to the Netherlands. The country itself operates under a parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy.

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Which of these rivers eventually flows into the North Sea through the Netherlands?

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The Rhine/Rhein/Rijn ; English/German/Dutch language name.

In the Netherlands is the delta region of the Rhine, where individual waterways are named , Waal, Lek, Maas(part of the Meuse river), and New Waterway.

Who is Petra Stienen?

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Petra Stienen is a Dutch writer, diplomat, and former politician. She is known for her work in human rights, the Arab world, and women's rights, as well as her involvement in advocating for diversity and inclusion. Stienen has written several books and is a prominent voice on social issues in the Netherlands.

What is the morality of the situation in 1942 in Holland?

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During 1942 in Holland, many individuals faced moral decisions due to the Nazi occupation. Some acted bravely to resist and protect those targeted by the Nazis, while others collaborated or remained passive. The situation highlighted the complexities of morality during times of extreme duress and oppression.

When did Anne Franks family go to Holand?

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Anne Frank's family moved to the Netherlands in 1933 to escape persecution in Germany. They eventually went into hiding in Amsterdam in 1942 to avoid being captured by the Nazis.

Where did the franks live before moving to holland?

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The Franks originally lived in Germany before eventually migrating to the Netherlands (Holland). They were part of the Germanic tribes that settled in the area during the early medieval period.

Is Holland considered part of Netherlands?

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Yes, Holland is a region in the Netherlands. However, the Netherlands is made up of twelve provinces, including North Holland and South Holland. So while Holland is part of the Netherlands, the two terms are not synonymous.

Who was the German 'big shot' in Holland who speech Anne Frank mentions?

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The German 'big shot' in Holland that Anne Frank mentions in her diary was most likely Fritz Pfeffer, a dentist who shared the hiding place with Anne and her family. Anne referred to him as Mr. Dussel in her diary to protect his identity.

What is the voting age in Holland?

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The voting age in the Netherlands is 18 years old.

When did Anne Frank immegrate to the Netherlands?

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Anne Frank and her family moved to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1933 to escape the rise of the Nazis in Germany.

Why did anne franks family emigrate to holand?

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Anne Frank's family emigrated to the Netherlands in the early 1930s to escape persecution and discrimination against Jews in Germany. They hoped for a safe haven and a better life in Amsterdam. Unfortunately, they would later face persecution once again under the Nazi occupation during World War II.

Did Anne Frank took place during the years of World War 1 in Amsterdam Holland?

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No, "Anne Frank's Diary" took place during World War 2 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Anne Frank and her family went into hiding in a secret annex to escape the persecution of Jews by the Nazis.

Where can you now find Anne Frank's diary?

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Before he died, Otto Frank made provisions to preserve his daughter's writings, so that what she had written would live on and the Dutch people could read it. In 1980, after his death, the diary was willed to the Dutch Institute for War Documentation (today called the Netherlands Institute for War Documentation). This organization is committed to collecting and preserving all Netherlands-related archival materials from the Second World War. They are also known for their meticulous research, and once the diary arrived there, Institute scholars and researchers verified its authenticity. In 1986, they published a new and complete edition of it.

What do they grow in Holland?

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In Holland, they grow a variety of crops such as tulips, potatoes, vegetables, and flowers. The country is famous for its tulip fields and horticulture industry, which exports many of these products globally.

Now who is queen Beatrix?

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Queen Beatrix is the former Queen of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1980 to 2013. She abdicated the throne in favor of her son, Willem-Alexander. Queen Beatrix is known for her dedication to her duties and her efforts to modernize the Dutch monarchy.

What is the drinking age in Holland?

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For low alcohol drinks (like beer and wine) the legal age is: 16

For high alcohol drinks (like vodka and whiskey) the legal age is: 18

Dutch translations:

Low alcohol drinks - Drank

High " " - Sterke drank

How did the German occupation of holland affect anne and her family?

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The German occupation of Holland forced Anne Frank and her family into hiding to escape persecution as Jews. They lived in confinement for over two years in the Secret Annex before being discovered and arrested by the Nazis. Anne tragically died in a concentration camp, while her father Otto was the sole survivor from their family.

Does the Disney version of Cinderella take place in holland?

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No, the Disney version of Cinderella is set in a fictional kingdom, not in Holland. The story is a fairy tale that does not specify a particular country as its setting.

What did newspapers report that Germany was prepared to do if the English landed in Holland?

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Newspapers reported that Germany was prepared to flood Holland if the English landed there, as a military tactic to stop their advancement. This strategy aimed to create significant obstacles and impede the progress of the English forces on Dutch territory.

What agricultural resources grow in southern Nigeria?

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Cocoa, palm trees, rubber, plantain, rice.

How do the people from the Netherlands say Merry Christmas?

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Gelukkig kerstfeest is the Dutch equivalent of 'Merry Christmas'. It's very hard to pronounce Dutch words so you should hear someone say it.

Prettig Kerstfeest

Gelukkige Kerstdagen

Vrolijk Kerstfeest

How do you speak Dutch?

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  • ask a dutch person
  • In the Netherlands we speak Dutch. If yo want to learn I suggest you take lessons. But for most people it's a difficult language to master. (See below, same tekst as in English)
  • In Nederland spreken wij Nederlands. Als je het wilt leren raad ik je aan lessen te nemen. Maar voor de meeste mensen is Nederlands een moeilijke taal om goed onder de knie te krijgen.
  • ^Actually Dutch is considered one of the easiest languages in the world for English speakers to learn. (Supervisor).

The challenges facing education system in Nigeria?

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There are so many problems facing vocational and technical education in Nigeria. In most cases, this is not recognized as good education and this is the main reason why people shun it. It has also been associated with people who are poor in academics.

Are Holland lop bunnies endangered?

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Yes, Quoted by a Harvard University graduate

-Most holland lop rabbits fell off the edge of the flat earth, therefore, putting them in critical endangerment.