The Netherlands are in the northwest of Europe, and the main capital is Amsterdam. It often called Holland, but this is not accurate because North Holland and South Holland are only 2 of the 12 provinces. The other 10 are Zeeland, Friesland, and Groningen which border the North Sea, and North Brabant, Limburg, Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel, Drenthe, and Flevoland.
Dutch food is fairly mild, with a lot of dairy products and potatoes. Tulips and windmills aside, the Netherlands is famous for its artwork, especially the "Dutch Masters", such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, 19th and 20th century Vincent van Gogh and Piet Mondriaan, and M. C. Escher the graphics artist.
Netherlands Geography
40% of the Netherlands is actually below sea-level, making the country prone to flooding, and as a result is full of canals throughout that make it easier to travel throughout. The coastal regions have to be protected by artificial dikes and dunes. It is a very diverse and multicultural nation, with a flat landscape.
Netherlands Language
The Netherlands is home to over 16 million people, most of whom are Dutch, and speak Dutch (although English is also widely spoken here).
Most popular city in the Netherlands
The capital is the largest city, followed by Rotterdam and The Hague (also the seat of government).
Châteaux de Malmaison
Also known as 'the Palace of Malmaison'. Built in the 18th century, it has been owned by wealthy families; the name derives from Norman times.... Paris, France
Notre Dame Cathedral
Near the River Seine, the famous cathedral is from the Gothic period.... Paris, France
Sainte-Chapelle
A place of religious symbolism built in the second half of the 13th century by Louis IX.... Paris, France
The Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands 50 metres in height. It is a tourist attraction and is one of the most famous monumnets in Paris.... Paris, France
The Chateau de Versailles
The stables at Chateau de Versailles Grande Écurie du Château de Versailles. Jules Hardouin-Mansart (Superintendent of royal works) originally designed the two twin buildings to accomodate the King's 600 horses. The building?s construction began in 1679 and was completed in 1683.... Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower
See over 40 miles across Paris. The Eiffel Tower, known as the symbol of Paris- a tower built of iron on the Champ de Mars, inaugurated on 31 March 1889 and it was built by Gustave Eiffel. It attracted around 2 million visitors the first year and almost 6 million annually today. It is 986 feet tall and has 704 steps to the second level, where a lift takes visitors to the top and with a view of over 42 miles of the city.... Paris, France
The Grande Arche de la Fraternite
A monument in the business district of La Defense to the west of Paris.... Paris, France