Bergen op Zoom is a city located in the far west of the province of North Brabant. The origin of the name is not entirely certain. The most obvious option is that reference is made to the Brabantse Wal (height differences) and its edge: the zoom. One cannot be 100% sure about this, because it has never been recorded in the past. The city has been around for a while:…
Read MoreLandmarks of The Hague, Netherlands
According to History Library, the Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands in terms of population. The official name of the city is The Hague ‘s-Gravenhage, which probably used to refer to the forest of the graves. The Hague is the residence city of our country: the city from which the Dutch government and its parliament govern the country. This has created the unique situation that the government…
Read MoreSights of Drenthe, Netherlands
The lively province of Drenthe lies between the provinces of Gelderland and Groningen. The alternation between fascinating museums, beautiful and extensive nature parks and historical sights such as the dozens of dolmens ensure that there is something to do or experience for everyone. In any case, the Emmen animal park provides fun for both young and old. Another attraction is the Westerbork camp. A sad part of our history is…
Read MoreNetherlands Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing
Although in relative terms, agriculture has lost its importance in the national economy as a result of the recent evolution presented by industry and the tertiary sector, as well as the percentage of employees (1.9% in 2018). The centuries-old experience of the Dutch in territorial organization and in the work of enhancing the land reclaimed from the sea (approx. Half of the national surface) has allowed the notable growth of…
Read MoreNetherlands Overview
Netherlands borders the North Sea, Belgium and Germany. The Kingdom of the Netherlands also includes the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in the Caribbean. The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, but the government and parliament are based in The Hague, where the monarch also resides. Official language is Dutch. Capital: Amsterdam Biggest city: Amsterdam State: monarchy within the EU Language: Dutch Religion: Christianity Surface: 41 526 km² Population: 16.8 million…
Read MoreNetherlands Population and Language
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Nearly half of the population also lives on one fifth of the country’s area, within the largely interconnected urban area in the west called Randstad Holland. Randstad Holland includes the four largest cities Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam, as well as a number of other municipalities. Together they form one of the largest metropolises in Europe.…
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