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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
Does the Netherlands have lakes?
Yes. The Netherlands is a very flat country with a high rainfall as well as rivers flowing into it.
How many miles from Holland Mi to Nashville Tenn?
553 mi - about 8 hours 32 mins driving time
553 mi
Holland, MI, USA to Nashville, TN, USA
1. Head south on S River Ave toward W 12th St 0.5 mi
2. Slight right at Michigan Ave 0.9 mi
3. Continue onto Washington Ave 0.9 mi
4. Take the ramp onto I-196 BUS W/US-31 S 2.4 mi
5. Merge onto I-196 S 44.3 mi
6. Continue onto US-31 S (signs for US-31 S/I-94 W/Chicago/Niles) 0.5 mi
7. Merge onto I-94 N
Entering Indiana 67.8 mi
8. Take exit 12A to merge onto I-65 S toward Indianapolis
Passing through Kentucky
Entering Tennessee 433 mi
9. Slight left at I-24 E 1.4 mi
10. Take exit 48 toward James Robertson Pkwy/State Capitol 0.2 mi
11. Merge onto Interstate Dr 384 ft
12. Turn right at James Robertson Pkwy 0.7 mi
13. Turn left at 3rd Ave N 128 ft
14. Take the 1st right onto Charlotte Ave 0.3 mi
15. Turn right at 7th Ave N 371 ft
Nashville, TN, USA
Was Jordan Van Der Sloot's trial in the Netherlands?
Joran never went to trial.
He was arrested June 9th, 2005 in Aruba for the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, and released September 3. On November 21, 2007 he was arrested in Arnhelm, The Netherlands, and was returned to Aruba on November 23. He remained detained until December 7, and was then released without charges.
Does the Netherlands have 2 capitals?
Yes, Amsterdam (de jure) and The Hague (de facto). In other words, the Dutch constitution states that Amsterdam is the rightful capital of the Netherlands, but today all the government buildings (including the monarchy, Supreme Court and foreign embassies) are in The Hague.
Is it necessary to learn dutch for study in holland?
It depends. For many Bachelor degrees Dutch is still the main language of instruction. However nowadays all Master degrees are taught completely English.
Nearly every teacher and student at Dutch universities is fluent in English (so is the majority of the entire Dutch population). Dutch people are usually very accomodating towards English speakers. When everyone in the room except for you is Dutch, they'll often only use English so you can understand everything.
Did Australia use to be part of new holland?
Australia use to be new holland. they where called new holland because the dutch found it when they accidently crashed into on their way to Indonesia
How did the patroon system work in New Netherlands?
The patroon system offered a large land grant to any person who brought 50 settlers to the colony.
Germany invaded Poland in 1939 and in the next few years invaded much of Europe.
From about 1654-1744 East Frisia was under Dutch rule. From about 1600 onwards Emden had a substantial Dutch population, too.
Priest who spread Catholicism in Japan?
The Jesuit Missionary who introduced Christianity to Japan in 1549 was St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552).
Which five countries did the Netherlands colonize?
Indonesia was an important Dutch colony in Southeast Asia. New York was an important colony in North America. South Africa was an important colony in Africa. Suriname and parts of Brazil were important colonies in South America.
What type of filter system is most beneficial for an indoor application?
Definitely cartridge. You do not want to be messing with DE or sand on an indoor pool. I would go for a Pentair 320 sq ft approx (depending on size of pool).
Is there daylight saving time in Holland?
Yes, there are daylight savings time in The Netherlands. It is called "zomertijd" there. That mean "summer time" in Dutch.
