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Netherlands
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.
3,686 Questions
Is usf holland a union trucking company?
ALL of the US Freightways companies are unionised, and are also owned by the unionised Yellow-Roadway Corporation.
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Can you travel from Switzerland to holland with a schengen visa?
Yes, both Switzerland and the Netherlands are in the Schengen Area.
Saint nicholas gift parcels from holland Are they still doing it?
Ofcourse! Children love getting presents and sweets. Some families celebrate Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) AND Christmas, but if the children have received presents on Sinterklaas then there is just a family dinner for Christmas. Hope this helps.
Which language is closer to English. Dutch or German?
All three languages; English, German, and Dutch are West Germanic languages. All three are related . But, Dutch is the closer than German.
For example:
English- I baked these tomatoes and croissants to give to our neighbors.
Dutch (Nederlands)- Ik gebakken deze tomaten en croissants te geven aan onze buren.
German (Deutsch)- Ich backte diese Tomaten und Croissants, um unseren Nachbarn zu geben.
There are however, exceptions. The Dutch g sounds like a harsh kh, while the German g and English g are practically the same. Both Dutch and English use more loanwords than German (Dutch uses more romance loanwords than German, and less romance loanwords than English).
In German, you may see the ß (ss), ü, ö, and ä. In Dutch there is an occasional é and ё, but the only recurring challenge is the ij (AY), which more or less represents y (or i).
On an added note, I would not say that Frisian is closer to English because Frisian is a whole branch of languages! You have West Frisian and additional languages in the same subfamily, North Frisian and additional languages in the same subfamily. East Frisian, etc.
In conclusion, Dutch is closer to English than German.
Is Holland the country having houses with sloping roofs?
Short answer: No.
Longer answer: Although lots of houses there have sloping roofs, Holland is not 'the' country. Lots of houses have flat roofs too. In countries with lots of snow each winter, houses tend to have more sloping roofs; almost all have in the alps (Austria, Switzerland).
Can you bring both tobacco and cigarettes and how much of each into the UK from holland?
Officially there is no limit to the amount of tobacco you can bring to the UK from Holland.
However the customs service will require you to prove that it is for your personal use. Something which would be very difficult if you had a van load.
What is name of the political capital of Netherlands?
The constitutional capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, the seat of government is The Hague (Den Haag).
How do you rent a cell phone in St Maarten to call the USA?
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Is euthanasia considered a crime in the Netherlands?
No it's not. In fact, Netherlands is the first country which legalized euthanasia. There are very strict rules for euthanasia. And sometimes it's considered a crime. Euthanasia is only legal when someone has to suffer forever and many doctors agree with it. So it's hard to get it in the Netherlands.
What are some affordable American Cruise Lines to Holland?
American Cruise Lines does not actually sail to Holland. Holland American Line does however sail all around the world. There are many different cruise packages to choose from, and vary in prices from $600 all the way up to $12,000
In holland what do children leave in their shoes as a gift for sinterklaass horse?
They leave hay in their shoes for his horse
What does fok mean in the Dutch language?
Fok in the Dutch language means Foresail
Or breeding, when you are talking about a verb.
What percent of the Netherlands is farmland?
The 64% of the area is indeed farmland; however, it is farmed by only 2% of the population.
The 64% of the area is indeed farmland; however, it is farmed by only 2% of the population.
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What souvenirs can you take home from the Netherlands?
you can take home the flag of the netherlands,or a model of a famous landmark.
When did Belgium and nederland be apart?
Belgium became independent in 1830. We splitted from The Netherlands and became a monarchy.
What do children eat at school in the Netherlands?
Mainly bread, some buy chocolate candy or chips or also took an apple from home.
