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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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Yes. The Netherlands has earned its Independence by the Eighty Years' war between what we now call the Netherlands and Spain that lasted from 1568 till 1648. Many Dutch schoolchildren are taught about this war in class.
What are ten facts about the Netherlands?
1 It's legal to smoke weed when 18. 2 The Netherlands is ranked 7th in the top of 'best places to live in'. 3 There was a big flood in 1953. 4 The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam. 5 the queen of holland is Beatrix. 6 the prime minister holland is Rutte. 7 the Netherlands once owned New York. 8 there are places in Holland called 'polders', they used to be water but they were pumped dry. 9 Holland doesn't have any mountains. 10 There live 16,5 million people in Holland.
How many miles from holland to Germany?
The straight-line distance from London, UK to Noord-Holland, Netherlands is 225.1 miles. This is equal in distance to 362.26 kilometers.
What was the climate in new Netherlands?
The colonial climate of New Netherland had many short winters and fertile soil. The region attracted immigrants from all over Europe.
What are the people from the Netherlands called?
Dutch people or in the language that they speak over there (Dutch) Nederlanders
Which state in the US is about the same size as holland?
In land area, the Netherlands is closest in size to Maryland.
If by traditions you mean 1-time a year celebrations, those are actually quite a few, here are the most special ones:
-Sinterklaasfeest : 'Sinterklaas' is a holy saint with a staff and red robe visits to bring candy and presents to the dutch children on 5 December, together with his helper "zwarte piet", it is somehow comparable with Christmas. Many children believe he really exists.
-Christmas
-Queen's Day : Everyone sells and buys stuff in a market.
-New year : in addition to fireworks, a special treat called "Oliebollen" and "Appelflappen" are baked, sold and eaten on 31 December.
-Eastern
-Carnaval : Mainly celebrated in the southern region of the Netherlands, funny costumes, beer and parties is the main thing. And a truck filled with candy dumping it everywhere around town.
-Sint Maarten & Halloween : In the Netherlands, Halloween is split up into Sint Maarten and Halloween, where Sint Maarten is the kids getting candy and Halloween is dressing up scary and awkward.
Other traditions:
- There are these 'Snack Bars' all across the country where people can buy fried food (mainly french fries and certain meat specialties) and drinks for a relatively low price. Other countries might also be familiar with these kind off small fast food restaurants.
Food Traditions:
-Eating potatoes 2-5 times a week.
-Raw fish called Haring is buyable and edible near the shore, which is seen as a Dutch tradition by some.
-'Gehaktballen' (meat)
-'Stampot' (meal)
-'Poffertjes' (very small pancakes)
-'Boerenkool' with a huge sausage. (meal)
-'Drop' (treated as candy, most times black.)
-Cookies (cookies are in many different flavours and types in Dutch supermarkets.)
Cover her mouth and nose.
Get away in a hurry and warn others.
Seek medical attention.
Use soap and water to wash areas suspected of exposure.
How big is Nigeria compared to england?
twice as big
Another answer
England is a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
Nigeria is 923768 km2 and the UK is 243610 square kilometres
This means that Nigeria is almost 4 times the size of the UK.
In what year did the British conquer the entire New Netherlands colony including the Delaware area?
In 1664 the British seized the New Netherlands.
What is flight time from Toronto to Netherlands?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 7.8 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.
Why does holland need so many windmills?
Holland (the Netherland) is a low country. Next to the Northsea and with lots of rivers the Netherlands has been dealing with water for centuries. Building dams to keep the water at bay for instance. The Netherlands has a windy climate and uses the wind through windmills to fight the water.
Why Do Nigeria Practice under Mixed Economy?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_Nigeria_economy_called_a_mixed_economy"
Can you get a dutch passport by marrying a dutch passport holder who is not residing in Holland?
To get the Dutch nationality and a Dutch passport, one has to have lived in the Netherlands for the last five years.
To be eligible for naturalisation as a Dutch national applicants must take a naturalisation test during the procedure. This involves determining whether they have a sufficient command of Dutch to be able to function in Dutch society. The naturalisation test consists of an oral and a written part. The person concerned must be able to conduct conversations and read simple notices, for example ballot papers. He or she must also be able to write brief, informal letters. People who are unable to take the test (or parts of the test) owing to a physical or mental disability can be exempted from it. The same is true of people who have already successfully completed the integration procedure under the Newcomers' Integration Act, provided they achieved level 2 or higher in the integration test.
What are the capital cities of the Benelux Countries?
Belgium: Brussel
Luxembourg: Luxembourg
Netherlands: Amsterdam
How much money do Holland Lop rabbits cost?
First answer: i got mine for $33
More info: the real cost of the rabbit isn't the rabbit itself, but the rabbit's habitat (enclosure, bunny-proofing, supplies, toys, etc.), and the rabbit's ongoing care (litter, pellets, hay, vet expenses, etc.). See the related link below: it's an online calculator where you can calculate your rabbit costs.
What is land reclaimed from sea especially in the Netherlands?
in the Netherlands we call reclaimed land "polders"
What kind of jobs do they have in the Netherlands?
Farming is one of the jobs in Amsterdam and so is fishing so is prostutiton
Is holand called netherland also?
Strictly speaking, no. Holland is a region of the Netherlands, not the whole country. People often incorrectly use Holland to refer to the The Netherlands as they don't know that they are not the same.
What do you call people that come from Holland?
In Holland, the Dutch adjective is "Holland's." There is no true adjective for Holland in English. The closest adjective in English is "Dutch," however, that not only applies to Holland but to all of the Netherlands. It is also common to hear "of or from Holland" in English.
What continent is Holland a part of?
There is a South Holland and a North Holland province in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is in Europe.
Holland is a province (actually two provinces) of the Netherlands, a country located in Europe (the Netherlands itself is sometimes also referred to as Holland).
Does Habib Bank have a branch in Netherlands?
YES... Habib Bank Ltd * Europe > Netherlands > Zuid-Holland > Rotterdam
Address: Westblaak 127 P.O.Box 21300. 3001 AH Rotterdam Phone: +31 10 4135350 Fax: +31 10 4135392
Where is the Holland Springfield Spencer Historical Society in Holland Ohio located?
The address of the Holland Springfield Spencer Historical Society is: Po Box 745, Holland, OH 43528
