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How many KM did the Dutch travel to trade in Africa?
how many kilometers did the dutch travel to trade in africa (name some places where they stoped and how far kilometers it was from holland)
What were some of the main attacks on Holland and when were they?
If by Holland you mean the present day Kingdom, the only major attack was by the Germans in May 1940, and the Japanese in 1942 (Dutch East Indies)
What traditions do Holland observe?
Well, some of the typical Dutch traditions are 'Sinterklaas', 'Queensday' (koninginnendag) and 'Bevrijdingsdag (freedom day)...
Did Rembrandt have influences on his work?
Caravaggio's art, which became known in Holland through some Dutch artists who had seen his works in Rome.
What are some traveling habits of the Dutch?
In Holland we use (besides cars) public transport (trains, buses, and trams/subway in the big cities), our bicycles (there are more bicycles than people in Holland) and we walk.
What is a netherland citizen called?
The language of the Netherlands is Dutch. An inhabitant of The Netherlands is called a Dutchman (Nederlander in Dutch). All inhabitans of the country (as a group) are called The Dutch (Nederlanders in Dutch). The Netherlands is also refered to as Holland (although this is only the west of The Netherlands). The name 'The Netherlands' is an alternative to 'The low countries', in some languages this is also reflected in their name foor The Netherlands. The French use 'Pays-Bas'. Some older towns, especially towns that had a port, or some importance in the past have their specific names in other languages. Examples of these are: Den Haag -> The Hague Vlissingen -> Flushing Hoek van Holland -> Hook of Holland
Who are some famous people from holland?
People from the Netherlands refer to themselves as Dutch. Some famous Dutch people include: musicians Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen, painter Vincent Van Gogh, and MMA fighter Alistair Overeem.
Which group left Holland because their children began to conform to the Dutch culture?
Since it's a very modern western country some people from Marocco don't want their children to grow up in a modern culture.
How do I renew my German passport when I am living in Holland?
Go to the German Embassy in the Haag or one its Consulates; there is one in Amsterdam(some German Consulates have the authority to renew your passport). The Dutch haven't completely forgotten about WWII. So please try not to refer to their county as Holland.
What are some of the influences the Dutch have made on Australian culture?
Dutch seamen first mapped the Australian coastline. As a result, Australia was once known as New Holland. Today, there are still many Dutch newspapers and organizations that were formed following a migration after World War II. Influences are also felt in diverse areas like football.
What were some of the Dutch customs that the Dutch taught the English?
well ground hog day was a dutch holiday but it was called something else and they used an animal from germany . also decorating a christmas tree kinda came from the dutch even though they decorated it with spiner webs.thereare more but thats a few I guess
Why is dutchspanishfrench and English spoken in the Caribbean region?
Because France, Holland, Spain and England had colonies there for hundreds of years. Even today, some Caribbean islands have the status of Dutch or French 'municipality'.
