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The Netherlands is also known as Holland.
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The capital and largest city in the Netherlands is Amsterdam.
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Other major cities include Rotterdam, the Hague, Eindhoven and Utrecht.
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Around 20% of the Netherlands is located below sea level.
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The Netherlands border Belgium and Germany.
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The population of the Netherlands in 2013 was estimated to be around 17 million.
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The main language in the Netherlands is Dutch.
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The majority of Dutch people can speak more than one language.
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The Netherlands is part of the European Union and uses the Euro as its currency.
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The Netherlands also includes islands in the Caribbean named Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
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There are around 20 national parks in the Netherlands.
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The Netherlands is a developed nation with strong exports in a number of industries.
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Many of the world's tomatoes, cucumbers and flowers are exported from the Netherlands.
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The Netherlands is a tolerant country with liberal policies.
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Dutch drivers use the right-hand side of the road.
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Vincent van Gogh is perhaps the most famous Dutch painter.
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Dutch people enjoy a range of sports including football (soccer), swimming, volleyball, golf, tennis and hockey.
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For more information, check out maps of the Netherlands or take a closer look at the Dutch flag.
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