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About The People
Did You Know... The world's busiest port is in Rotterdam with over - 385,800 tons being tra »» More
Eating & Recipes... The Dutch generally eat three meals a day. Breakfast between 7: »» More
In Their Language... When acquaintances meet they salute and say hello, good friends used t »» More
Fashion... European fashions are popular. The Dutch enjoy stylish casual attire, as lo »» More
Socializing... By reputation, people in the south are more gregarious than those in the no »» More
Family... The Dutch have strong families, which are moderate in size. People generall »» More
Sports & Recreation... Cycling
is a popular activity—for commuting, recreation, and sport—in »» More
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Netherlands History
The Dutch are primarily of Germanic stock with some Gallo-Celtic mixture. Their small homeland frequently has been threatened with destruction by the North Sea and has often been invaded by the great European powers.
Julius Caesar found the region which is now the Netherlands inhabited by Germanic »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Amsterdam; The Hague is the seat of government »» History of Amsterdam; The Hague is the seat of government Population: 16,715,999 GDP: $670,200,000,000 (USD) Total Area: 41,526 (sq km) 16,033 (sq mi) Currency: euro
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