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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.
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The Hague or Den Haag/'s-Gravenhage in Dutch is a city in the Netherlands, where the government is seated, including Parliament, the monarchy, the high courts and foreign embassies. It is also the capital of the province Zuid-Holland (South-Holland in English).
Spain defeated the Netherlands. The statistics of the match are as follows:
Netherlands 0-1 (a.e.t.) SpainJuly 11, 2010 (20:30)
Managers:
- Bert van Marwijk (Netherlands)
- Vicente del Bosque (Spain)
Man of the Match: Andrés Iniesta (Spain)
Location: Soccer City, Johannesburg
Attendance: 84,490
Head Referee: Howard Webb (England)
Spain's Goalscorer: Andrés Iniesta - 116th minute
Yellow Cards: 14
- Robin van Persie - 15th minute (Netherlands)
- Carles Puyol - 16th minute (Spain)
- Mark van Bommel - 22nd minute (Netherlands)
- Sergio Ramos - 23rd minute (Spain)
- Nigel de Jong - 28th minute (Netherlands)
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst - 54th minute(Netherlands)
- John Heitinga - 57th, 109th minute(Netherlands)
- Joan Capdevila - 67th minute (Spain)
- Arjen Robben - 84th minute (Netherlands)
- Gregory van der Wiel - 111th minute (Netherlands)
- Joris Mathijsen - 117th minute (Netherlands)
- Andrés Iniesta - 118th minute (Spain)
- Xavi - 121st minute (Spain)
Red Cards: 1
- Player: John Heitinga (Netherlands)
- Reason: Double yellow cards
- Time: 109th minute
According to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme website, the total number of residences in Aruba was 19,200 in 1995.
Specifically, almost 65% of these residences were owner occupied. Renters accounted for 31% of these households. According to Every Culture's website, private ownership of residences is very important to Arubans.
Prospect of small scale business in Nigeria?
Untapped Resources
Nigeria is primarily known as an oil producer. However, the country is rich in many other resources that are yet to be exploited. Sectors such as agriculture, mining, semi-precious and precious stones and other resources have taken a backseat to the petroleum industry. These present opportunities for investors.
Thriving Economy
The Nigerian economy is the third-largest in Africa and the largest in the West African region. Despite the global downturn, Nigeria's stock market performance is considered one of the strongest in the world in 2010. Additionally, the country is expected to see a GDP increase of 7.53 percent in 2010, one of the highest in the world. These factors are key indicators of a robust economy that is good for business.
Large Population As of 2010, Nigeria is believed to have about 150 million people. The country's large population means that businesses are not short of customers. The telecommunication sector, for instance, expanded by 34.2 percent in 2009, an increase spurred by customer demand.
Desire For Foreign Investment The Nigerian government recognizes that foreign investment is key to the country's development. Thus, it offers incentives to investors that use local materials and hire citizens. Investors can obtain "Pioneer Status," which affords a tax holiday for qualifying companies. A break from taxes means more profits for investors. The country actively courts investors from around the world to invest in many key sectors.
Inadequate Infrastructure Although Nigeria is one of the world's largest oil suppliers, the country's infrastructure is underdeveloped. The roads connecting the country's regions are bad, making transportation of goods difficult. Even more crucial is the country's epileptic power supply. Nigeria's power stations are in bad shape and in some cases, pipelines leading to power stations are either not maintained or vandalized.
Corruption Nigeria has been ranked as one of the most corrupt nations in the world. In fact, it lost more money to graft than any other country in the world between 1970 and 2008. However, over the last eight years, the country's anti-corruption agency has worked to discourage corruption by arresting and prosecuting offenders. Unfortunately, corruption remains an issue that increases business costs and limits efficiency.
How do people transport themselves in Netherlands?
Trains by far are the most convenient way to travel in Holland. Biking is a common way of transport, and there are big bicycle parkings near stations. Both regional and city buses can be found throughout the country. Because of the extensive train system, the number of long-distance buses is limited to a few missing railway connections. This is all assuming you do not have a personal vehicle for you over there.
What is the mini Holland lop rabbit habitat like?
No. The Holland Lop originated in Holland and weighs 4 pounds. The Mini Lop originated in Germany and weighs 5 pounds.
Why is Holland the best country in the world?
Of course ! ........ .... only until you climb the dike and see other countries. uh ... oh was greatest meant like in 'rêve de grandeur' dans le sens d'un pays qui rêve de devenir une puissance mondiale ? Judge yourself - 15, no 16! seats in the EU parliament.
Being thus primarily a philosophical question, which personal answer depends on one's own experience with other countries (size, importance, culture) ...
it is also inherently a 'wrong' question, implying that 'Holland' would be a country. While being a commonly used term for the country 'The Netherlands', it is just one - though historically the most important one - province (e.g. Amsterdam is found there). The province 'Zuid-Holland' ('South-Holland') comprises the big harbour Rotterdam and is thus really important.
Is Thanksgiving celebrated in Nigeria?
Thanksgiving is celebrated as a religious ceremony in Nigeria where each Christian denomination pick a Sunday to celebrate at its own church. The celebrant church invites neighboring churches to celebrate with it and the invitation is usually reciprocal.
How many mosques are there in Holland?
The exact number of Muslims is difficult to establish in however, as census figures are often questioned and many countries choose not to compile such information anyway. But the census says that 944000 Muslims currently live in Netherlands, which is 5.8% of the population.
Total population: 16.3 million
Muslim population: 945,000 or 5.8%
Background: The integration of Muslims remains a concern for the Dutch government, particularly after a film-maker critical of Islam was murdered in 2004 by a radical Islamist. Further tensions surround the view held by some that there is a high level of crime among Muslim youths and a problem with unemployment. In the 1950s Muslims arrived from the former colonies of Suriname and Indonesia. One of the most important groups is the substantial Somali minority. Others are from Turkey and Morocco. The Netherlands favours multiculturalism, essentially the accommodation of different groups on equal terms.
Sources: Total population - Statistics Netherlands, 2005 figures; Muslim population - Statistics Netherlands, 2004 figures.
What is difference between dutch and deustch?
Dutch and German are not mutually intelligible, due to various sound changes that occurred more than 1600 years ago. Both languages have experienced multiple of these changes, though the changes that occurred in German are far more extreme than those in Dutch.
In terms of phonology, German is closer to English than it is to Dutch. While Dutch, on the other hand, is grammatically more similar to English than German is.
How did England France and the Netherlands react to the Treaty of Tordesillas?
The Treaty of Tordesillas had divided the Americas between Spain and Portugal. It did not allow for claim by other nations so England, France, and the Netherlands ignored the treaty
What the surrounding countries of the Netherlands?
Belgium, Germany, Luxemburg, England (across the North Sea), Denmark, France
Who was the The chief occupation of the Dutch in New Netherland?
Fur trade with the native Americans.
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What is the fax code for faxing the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is country code +31 (not including areas outside Europe; see below).
When calling from outside the Netherlands, you must drop the trunk prefix '0' from the Dutch area code. For example, Amsterdam's area code 020 becomes +31 20. Mobile numbers begin with +31 6. Premium-rate numbers begin with +31 84, +31 87, or +31 9. Geographic landline area codes begin with +31 1 through +31 7.
Curaçao and the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) use country code +599. Aruba uses country code +297. Sint Maarten uses North American country code +1 with area code 721.
(The plus sign means "insert your international access prefix here." From a GSM mobile phone, you can enter the number in full international format, starting with the plus sign. The most common prefix is 00, but North America (USA, Canada, etc.) uses 011, Japan uses 010, Australia uses 0011, and many other countries use different prefixes.)
Is cocane legal in the country Netherlands?
No. Many people proclaim that marijuana is legal in Holland. in fact it it's still illegal in Holland but the government had chosen not to pursue the private use of marijuana. Hard-drugs such as heroin cocaine and xtc although common are illegal and you will get arrested when caught!
What Abel Tasman named NZ after a place in Holland called something zeelandia?
Abel Tasman named New Zealand after the Dutch province of Zeeland.
What is the Royal bank of Scotland address in the Hague Netherlands?
how can I send money on this account 56 99 90 971
When did Anne Frank emigrate from Germany to Holland?
In 1933.
They left Germany in 1933 to go to the Netherlands.
What is the geographic location of Netherlands?
The relative location of the Netherlands is next to the North Sea.
How to make tighter bales on New holland 630 baler?
Reduce ground speed while maintaining engine RPMs which amounts to a lower gear. Weave from side to side making an even bale.
How long did it take to sail from Amsterdam Netherlands to north cape?
It took about a little bit more than a month. So to 1609 April to 1609 May is a bit over a month.
Who does the Netherlands trade with?
Its main trading partners are Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, the USA and East European countries.
Exports: $397.6 billion (2009 est.): machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels; foodstuffs. Imports: $358.9 billion (2009 est.): machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs, clothing
What European Country Colonized Nigeria?
The western power that colonized Nigeria was the British Empire. They mainly wanted to take this area to secure their Nigerian trade interests from other powers like Germany and France.
