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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
What are the man-made lakes in nigeria?
Lake kainji is artificial cos it was made specially 4 electricity
How did sweden and the netherlands lose their colonies in north america?
They were lazy and gave them up to the other settlers.
What is the best currency to carry while in Netherlands denmark and Sweden?
If you're visiting all three countries - you're better off carrying Euros. Euros are legal tender in the Netherlands, however, Sweden and Denmark use different versions of the Krone. You would be able to spend Euros directly in the Netherlands and exchange them for Krone in Denmark & Sweden.
What does Groeten uit Holland mean in dutch?
or in proper English:
'Greetings from the Netherlands'
Shenkie is the name of a CD from the Dutch band 'De jeugd van tegenwoordig' (The youth of today). Shenkie is a new word that was formed by this band and most probably it means 'beer'. The word beer used in sentences like: "you want a beer?".
Ik vind je leuk is a Dutch equivalent of 'I like you'.
"Ik vindt je wel aardig" is another way of saying " I like you"
What is the minimum age in the Netherlands for a child to sit in the front seat of a car?
Uh, like 8.
What is the calling code to call US from st maarten?
To call from Sint Maarten (the Dutch half of the island) to the United States, just dial 1 + area code + number. (International rates will apply.)
To call from the French side of the island, dial 00 1 and then the area code and number.
Why did people of many faiths settle in new netherland?
Because the leaders of new netherland allowed people the freedom to practice their own religion.
How old was Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands at death?
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands died on November 28, 1962 at the age of 82.
Holland doesn't have any real mountains. The highest point is a hill in the Southern Limburg province, near the 'drielandenpunt' (tripoint), where the borders of Holland, Belgium and Germany come together. and it's only 322,7 meters high, which is roughly 1058 feet. The country is largely below sealevel, the lowest point being 6,76 meters, or 22 feet below sea level.
In what part of New York is the Holland Tunnel located?
The Holland Tunnel traverses the Hudson River and connects Manhattan to New Jersey. The Holland Tunnel traverses the water at Spring Street in Lower Manhattan. Canal Street also veers north diagonally to almost meet Spring Street at the entrance to the tunnel. So the tunnel is located at the almost-intersection of Canal and Spring Streets.
Who ruled nigeria before independence?
Before gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria was a British protectorate and colony. The British established indirect rule, allowing traditional leaders to maintain some authority while ultimately answering to colonial administrators. This system facilitated British control over the diverse ethnic and cultural groups in Nigeria, influencing the country's political landscape even after independence.
The Dutch live in which country?
The Kingdom of the Netherlands. Also reffered as Holland in many countries.
Generally people just use the term Netherlands. The kingdom of the Netherlands is used when they include the islandgroup near south america.
Independence and sovereignty of Nigeria?
Nigeria declared its independence from Great Britain in 1960. It is a republic with its governmental system modeled after that of the United States.
