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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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Why is orange the national color of the Netherlands?
The colours of the Dutch flag are red-white-blue. It are three equally divided horizontal bars.
Do netherland dwarf rabbits like attention?
Generally speaking, all rabbits like attention. Rabbits like to play and exercise, and they should have at least 3 hours of this time every day. Rabbits are social animals! It depends on the rabbit, but generally Netherland Dwarfs tend to be feisty and energetic. They enjoy attention, but they might like playing with you instead of being cuddled. There are many games you can play with your rabbit. They are very intelligent and playful. See the related questions below for more info and helpful links!
How did new Netherlands become New York?
The new Netherlands was a dutch colony from 1614 until 1667. In that time period the Netherlands where moving many ships around the world as England also did but at some point the king of England, Charles the second was grown tired of the dutch interfering with the shipping business so he send ships to take over the dutch colony of New Netherlands, the leader of the colony could not convince the people of the colony to fight against England and the colony was taken over without any bloodshed the city of New Amsterdam (what is now known as new york) was renamed to New york to onner the duke of New York who would become known as king James the second he became king of England after Charles the second.
Is the Netherlands a group of smaller countries?
Yes, sort of. When the Netherlands was formed some provinces set off against the Bourgundians to form their own land, in the 16th century, also the provinces in what is now Belgium and Luxembourg. The British called all those provinces the Low Lands. So originally there were more then one, which explains why the Netherlands is plural. In Dutch they say Nederland, which is not plural.
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Zwarte Piet ("Black Peter").
What year did the Netherlands legalize marijuana?
It's not been 'legalised' in The Netherlands. It has simply been 'decriminalised' for small amounts. 1972 was the year though.
What is new Netherlands called today?
New Netherland encompassed parts of what is now New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
When did Germany attack the Netherlands belgium and France?
1940. In the spring and early summer. The work was finished when we evacuated from Dunkirk at the beginning of June 1940. Then the Battle of Britain began in August.
What is the typical price range for a Holland cruise?
A Holland cruise price range varies depending on the different circumstances such as the type of room or suit and the destination. The typical price range per person is about $400 to $4,000.
Who is a noted gun maker in Holland?
None are noted. The firm of Holland & Holland is located in England.
Is Groningen at the Netherlands a high quality city for living?
Yes, according to the EU it is the healthiest city in the Europe. There is a very big center with a few of concert halls, bars, shopping area's etc. Most of the people are Satisfied (according to a research of the city by the community)
How many miles is it from the Netherlands to New York?
Since the US is a quite big country you actually need to specify a city. I therefore took the distance between New York and Amsterdam (the Dutch capital city) The distance is 5870 kilometers or 3648 miles or 3170 nautical miles
What countrey used to rule nigeria?
Britain is the country that used to rule Nigeria. This was until October 1, 1960 when it gained its independence from Britain.
Is Netherlands the same thing as New Netherlands?
No, New Amsterdam was the colony in Manhattan that later became New York City. New Netherlands was the greater province that New Amsterdam was a part of. The greater province of New Netherlands consisted of land which later became parts of New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
New Amsterdam was a colony in the province of New Netherlands, the same way modern-day New York City is a city in the state of New York.
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When was sign language first used in the Netherlands?
It's unclear as to when Dutch Sign Language began, but it has been documented since about the 1880s, and it is related to French Sign language.
How did Holland get its national color?
Their national colour is orange and it is orange because of the royal family. Their name is "Orange" :)
