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The
Netherlands (sometimes called Holland by us Buitenlanders), a country in
northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape, canals, tulip
fields, windmills and cycling routes, Wooden clogs, Heineken and Vincent
Van Gogh. The Dutch have a very interesting heritage, rich with liberal
personalities and… lots of windmills! Do you know of any other facts
about the Netherlands. Check it out some cool facts about amazing
netherlands.
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Dutch men are the second tallest in the world.
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Home births are popular in the
Netherlands, and account for 20% of all births.
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Most of Amsterdam is built on wooden poles 12 meters deep.
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French fries are served with mayonnaise.
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Netherlands ranks as the top country for plentiful, nutritious, and
affordable food, according to a 2014 Oxfam report.
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There are more bicycles than people here.
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Lisse is home to Keukenhof — also known as the "Garden of Europe"
— the largest flower garden in the world.
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Amsterdam has 1,281 bridges.
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An
emergency alarm goes off around the whole country on the first Monday of
every month.
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The
Schiphol Airport — the main international airport of the Netherlands —
is actually located more than four meters below sea level. |