What are the pysical features of Nigeria?
the physical characterisitcs are such as a bull frog to the swimming pool, it cannot live with out nthe pool and Nigeria would not survive without physical characterisitcs. some of these physical characteristics include: a swamp, long grass, trees and of course the annual rain fall
Approximately what percent of the Netherlands is below sea level?
It's about 50% percent below the sea level!
Why did residents in New Netherlands welcome British takeover of their colony?
They resented sharing their profits with the British king.
What was the main settlement of the colony new Netherlands?
Ah yes in the good old days when i could actually move my bipedal form, i used to hitch rides on the gypsy elephant herds all the way to New Netherland. Those were the days before i lost the lower half of my body to an aroused rhinoceros that mistook the raw panther guts i had draped over my testicles for male rhinoceros semen and raped my legs off.
If What role did Spain France and the Netherlands play during the American Revolution?
They helped the American colonies.
How long is the flight from Newark to st maarten?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 4 hours 15 mins
This is an approximate travel time (calculated in ideal conditions. The travel speed is 500 mph and 30 mins for take off and landing). The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc
What is the capital of Holland?
The provincy of Holland in the Netherlands was divided into two in 1840 after also being separate departments (Maasland and Amstelland) prior to occupation by France in 1810.
The capital of North Holland (Noord-Holland) is Haarlem.
The capital of South Holland (Zuid-Holland) is The Hague(Das Haag).
The Netherlands
The name Holland is sometimes used to mean the entire country of the Netherlands. Amsterdam (in North Holland) is the largest city and capital of the country, and The Hague (in South Holland) is the seat of government.
Amsterdam (The political capital is The Hague, this is where the government is settled))
Which are Netherlands neighboring countries?
Germany and Belguim. Germany west and belguim south and north and east is sea
Can you get from NJ to RI without going through the Holland Tunnel?
Yes, there are many other options.
Coming from New Jersey:
I-95/US 1/US 9 - George Washington Bridge ($15.00 for a car)
I-78 - Holland Tunnel
SR 440 - Outerbridge Crossing
I-278 - Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Coming from North of the City: I-87 - Major Deegan Expy
SR 9A - Henry Hudson Pkwy
I-95 - Cross Bronx Expy
Why was orange clothing forbidden in Holland in 1784?
It has to do with the loss of the "Orange" Party and the devastation of a nation.
http://www.authorama.com/history-of-holland-27.html
When did the Holland tunnel open to traffic?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/6/newsid_2511000/2511653.stm
6th May 1994: President and Queen open Chunnel
The Queen and France's President Francois Mitterrand have formally opened the Channel Tunnel during two elaborate ceremonies in France and Britain.
What kind of products does Holland and Barrett sell?
Holland and Barrett is a UK based company who sell vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. They also sell natural cosmetics, such as soap, shampoo, skin treatment products and hair dye. In addition to this they sell a variety of healthy foods, such as nuts, dried fruit and teas.
What are some of the physical characteristics of the Netherlands?
Netherlands (Holland) means the low lands country in Western Europe. It is democratic monarchy. It lies at sea level, is a small country of 16 million people, mostly surrounded by water (Atlantic ocean) and rivers. It borders Germany and Belgium. The people speak Dutch, are mostly non-religious even if worshipping all faiths is allowed. There is 100% literacy. Medicine is socialized like in most European countries and everybody has health insurance and a right to basic education (poor or rich). Amsterdam is a beautiful ancient city with water canals criss-crossing the city. Many travel by boat in the city.
Yes, as of 2011 China's GDP per capita is at 8,442 while Nigeria's is at 2,532.
Nope, not even close.
Holland- 41,526 sq km
UK- 244,820 sq km
What does the red white and blue on the Netherlands flag stand for?
The flag was changed in 1795 by the French because they had a big influence on the Netherlands. They changed it to Red-White-Blue. Officially it was Orange-White-Blue (Prinsenvlag) because the Prince of Orange conquered the Netherlands and the people made a flag in his honour. The orange meant power, public might, and a defending spirit. The white was neutral and represented Politics and Religion. The blue represented the people, work and the economy.
What are the common things of Ireland and the Netherlands?
The both have great agriculture. They are both European countries. They are both members of the European Union. They both have coastlines. They are both small countries. These are just some of the things they have in common. There are many others.
What continent is the Netherlands and Belguim located in?
Most of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including the "Seven Provinces" and all of Belgium are part of the continent of EUROPE, Western Europe to be exact. The countries are north of France, east of the United Kingdom (across the North Sea), and west of Germany.
However, as a legacy of its colonial empire, the Netherlands still has control of Dutch Antilles and St. Maarten which are both part of the Caribbean (and therefore part of the continent of North America).
When were the Netherlands founded?
The current Kingdom was found in 1815, with a major revision of the Constitution in 1848, making it more democratic.
The Netherlands became an independent state in 1588, starting an Independence War against Spain which lasted 80 years. In 1648 it was a widely recognised country.
How long do Holland lop rabbits live?
The average lifespan for pet rabbits is 7-10 years, although they often live up to 12 or 13 years. Netherland Dwarf rabbits -- and all dwarf breeds -- tend to live longer than larger breeds, so for them it's more likely they'll live past 10 years of age.
Who first explored the region that the Dutch called New Netherland?
In 1609, Henry Hudson sailed his ship the Half Moon to Newfoundland, Cape Cod, Chesapeake Bay, and finally up the Hudson River, in search of westward passages across North America. The Dutch established New Netherland (now New York) before losing it to the British.
However, the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, sailing for France in 1524, was likely the first European to visit New York Bay (New York) and Narragansett Bay (Rhode Island), excluding possible unrecorded visits by the Vikings.