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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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How many islands does the Netherlands have?

6. the main land and the tvtas islands (thats our name of those islands in the upper left)

Is the Netherlands one of the rich countries?

Yes, the Netherlands is a rich country. According to the International Monetary Fund, the Netherlands ranks among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parities. Interestingly, only one of the G8 countries - the United States - ranks higher. Canada, the U.K., Germany, France, Japan, Italy, and Russia all rank lower.

Why do they call people from the Netherlands dutch?

In the past one of the languages used in the Netherlands was 'Duutsch' also used in Germany. For the English were in that time the Netherlands and the Germans the same so we were all called 'Dutch'. Later on it became different and the Netherlands was in that time more important to the English than the Germans. So they had to do something and they named the people from Deutschland Germans and they kept using Dutch for people from Nederland. Because the Dutch were more important in that time (for the English) than the Germans they gave the Germans a different name (the most important keeps the name).

Why did the Dutch build a canal?

The Dutch built a canal so that their territory could have more options in the drainage of flood water. The canals gave them a good way of draining out the reclaimed land and some protection during flooding.

What is coutry of Dutch?

The name of the country is the Netherlands, and the people who live there are known as Dutch

How many euros has the Netherlands won?

One time did the Dutch win a Euro title. It was the cup in 1988, although the true finals for many Dutch supporters was the victory against Germany in the semi-finals.

The Dutch won against the Soviet Union at the Olympiastadion, Munich, with a score of 0 - 2.

How far is it from Holland to Frankfurt Germany?

I just moved from Frankfurt Germany to Amsterdam Netherlands and so i have no clue if you need that but it is 224.21 miles or 360.82 km.

if you do not beleave me i have 3 children the ages of 2,4 , and 10 they are all girls Natily, Alysa , and CC. They love school and love pets i have 3 dogs 2 are Akitas and 1 is a Pug the girl akita is named Lulu and the boy is named Joseph the pugs name is Frank and he is a boy. I have a bearded dragon named Jamie. And i use to have a Bird named Zepher . I also use to have two cats named Paris and Lucy ,km 0-.

Thank you very much i hope you need this information.

What is the name of holland currency?

As part of the European Union the currency is the EURO (€).

Before that it was the Gulden (1 Gulden = 100 Cents) which was given out in coins of 1 (long ago), 5, 10, 25 cents and 1, 2 1/2, 5 Gulden (and commemorative coins of 10 or 50 Gulden).

1 Gulden = ca. 0,45 Euro

Who controlled the Netherlands?

-Germanic peoples (Frisians, Batavians, Saxons, etc)

-Romans

-Franks

-Holy Roman Empire

-Spanish

-Independance -> Dutch Republic 1581

Is Denmark close to Holland on the map?

Yes, relatively. The distance: 500 kilometers or 300 miles.

Why immigrate to the Netherlands?

If you want to visit historical sites of WW2, then Holland is the place to be! There's Dutch food, culture, history, and all sorts of cool stuff there. Also, if you are a "fan" of fine arts, then you can go visit the birth place of Vincent Von Gogh and his masterpieces.

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What is 'I do not speak Dutch' in Dutch?

Ik spreek geen Nederlands is a Dutch equivalent of 'I do not speak Dutch'.

Causes of underdevelopment in Nigeria?

The most common cause of underdevelopment in a country is lack of education.

Countries with a well educated populace tend to be developed.

Countries without an educated populace tend to be underdeveloped.

There are other causes as well, such as foreign ownership of the country's resources, but education is the most important.

How much Holland tunnel?

Eastbound only: Cars $8.00 cash, $8.00 E-ZPass peak, $6.00 E-ZPass off-peak as of 8/23/2010

The Netherlands relied on what two corporations for money and in some ways protection?

The two corporations that the Netherlands relied on its early history were the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company.

What were the reasons Spain France and the Netherlands made colonies in the Americas?

Colonies are generally quite profitable. Spain in particular, pillaged the wealth of central and south America. All the European colonial powers did quite well, on their investments.

What ia a Holland rusk?

Holland rusk is a toast like product approximately the size of an English muffin. It is light, and airy and typically eaten with breakfast. While anything you like can be placed on top (tuna, peanut butter, cheese etc) a favorite is with butter and chocolate sprinkles or sugar. Since the rusk is cold toast not hot toast, the butter helps to hold the topping in place.