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Netherlands
Things to Know
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Unofficially
known as Holland
Constitutional
Monarchy
Head
of State:
Queen
Beatrix van Oranje Nassau
Located
in north-western Europe.
Capital: Amsterdam
Map of the Netherlands
Flag
of the Netherlands
Contains a printable quiz.
Language:
Primary language is Dutch,
with Frisian spoken only in Friesland. English is the official
second language.
Animals
The Netherlands marshes and wetlands are major migration stops for
European birds.
Small animals such as rabbits and muskrats are found in the
countryside. Larger animals are mainly found in the national parks
and reserves.
A variety of fish live in the canals and estuaries. An interesting
species that is common in the canals is the eel.
Explorers
Dirk
Hartog
Dutch explorer who visited the Australian coastline in 1616.
Climate
Wet with cool summers and
mild winters
Land
The Netherlands is
Europe's most densely populated country.
The land is mostly a flat
and soggy bog with reclaimed land (polder) from the sea that is
protected by dykes.
In the southeast you will you find hills.
Much of the non-developed
land is covered by grass, which is used for grazing.
Artist
Rembrandt (17th century)
One of the most celebrated artists in history.
Investigating
the Renaissance
Examine paintings from The Netherlands using digital
imaging techniques.
Vincent
van Gogh (19th century)
One of modern art's most appreciated artists. An interactive
and informative website looks at the time he lived in Etten,
a small town in the south of The Netherlands.
Read
The Lady of Stavoren
A Dutch Legend
The Flying Dutchman
Read about this legend
Short history of the Netherlands.
Windmills
of The Netherlands
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