Netherlands
Language→ Dutch
Population(around) → 17,197,827
Currency→ Euro (EUR) €
General weather Overview
The Netherlands is bordered on the west and north by the North Sea, which has an influence on
the climate. There is a mild maritime climate with continental influences. Summers are often hot,
but not too hot. Winters are also pleasant, with average temperatures around freezing. By the
middle of the year, the cold air from the North Sea has usually reached the coast, so temperatures
are cooler than inland. The influence of the Atlantic decreases the further one gets from the coast.
In the fall and winter, sometimes violent storms pass over the country, dropping considerable
amounts of precipitation. There is no dry season as precipitation such as rain, falls throughout the
year
Cities
Amsterdam / Capital – The Hague / seat of government – Rotterdam – Utrecht –
Eindhoven – Tilburg – Groningen – Almere Stad – Breda – Nijmegen – Enschede – Apeldoorn –
Haarlem – Amersfoort – Arnhem – Zaanstad – ‘s-Hertogenbosch – Hoofddorp – Zoetermeer –
Zwolle – Maastricht – Leiden – Ede – Leeuwarden – Lelystad – Assen – Middelburg
Fun facts
- The Netherlands is the world's largest producer and exporter of tulips. The tulip fields are also one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Netherlands. The world-famous Spring Flower Parade is also a major draw for tourists. Spring flowers are exhibited for all to experience
- There are around 1,000 museums in the Netherlands, 42 of which are located in Amsterdam. This means that the Netherlands has the highest density of museums in the world
- Amsterdam is a world-class city for cyclists. More than 70% of Amsterdammers cycle to work and school every day. Cycling is such an integral part of the culture that there are more bikes than people in Amsterdam
Some popular local foods
Poffertjes, Hollandse nieuwe haring, Pannenkoeken, Sate, Stamppot,
Oliebollen, Erwtensoep, Bamischijf, Bitterballen, Appeltaart
Some native animals:
Water vole, European hare, West European hedgehog, Eurasian pygmy
shrew, Daubenton’s bat, Serotine bat, Lesser noctule, Nathusius’ pipistrelle
Couple of reasons to visit
- Enjoy Dutch clogs, windmills, and cheese and discover what all the hype is about!
- There is so much rich Dutch history to unfold
- There are a bunch of breathtaking walking trails to choose from in the Netherlands where you can explore the landscapes and unmatched views, with tons of colorful flowers fields.
- You can visit one of the coffeeshops!
