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1. www.britannica.com › topic › history-of-the-NetherlandsHistory of the Netherlands | Flag, Maps, Facts, & World War II

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   history of the Netherlands, a survey of notable events and people in the history of the Netherlands, from its founding in 1579 to the present. For information concerning the period prior to that date, see history of the Low Countries. “Netherlands” means low-lying country; the name Holland (from Houtland, or “Wooded Land”) was ...

2. kids.nationalgeographic.com › article › netherlandsNetherlands - National Geographic Kids

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   The Netherlands is republic with a constitutional monarchy. The Dutch monarchy dates back to Prince William of Orange in the 16th century. King Willem-Alexander is the reigning monarch. The Dutch parliament called the States General has two houses. The 150 members of the Lower House are elected by the people every four years.

3. www.lonelyplanet.com › the-netherlandsThe Netherlands country guide - Lonely Planet | Europe

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   The Netherlands’ top treasure house, the Rijksmuseum (pronounced ‘rikes’), is among the world's finest art museums. With over 1.5km of galleries, it packs… Museum het Rembrandthuis

4. www.holland.comDiscover the remarkable side of the Netherlands: unique ...

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   The Netherlands: fiercely independent, open-minded and full of pleasant surprises. Visit our amazing country and discover all the wonderful things it has to offer. Admire the groundbreaking architecture in our green cities, follow in the footsteps of the Dutch Masters or unwind in one of our many beautiful nature reserves.

5. www.thoughtco.com › geography-of-the-netherlandsNetherlands - Geography, Government and History - ThoughtCo

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   Oct 3, 2019 · Amanda Briney. Updated on October 03, 2019. The Netherlands, officially called the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is located in northwest Europe. The Netherlands borders the North Sea to its north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. The capital and largest city in the Netherlands is Amsterdam, while the seat of government and ...

6. www.britannica.com › place › NetherlandsNetherlands - Dutch, Low Countries, Golden Age | Britannica

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   Netherlands - Dutch, Low Countries, Golden Age: This section surveys the history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from its founding in 1579 to the present. For a discussion of the period prior to that date, see Low Countries, history of the. On January 23, 1579, the agreement at Utrecht was concluded, forming a “closer union” within the larger union of the Low Countries led by the States ...

7. www.worldatlas.com › articles › the-culture-of-theThe Culture Of The Netherlands - WorldAtlas

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   Jan 23, 2019 · Ethnicity, Language, and Religion in the Netherlands. The Netherlands has a population of around 17,151,228 individuals. The Dutch constitute 76.0% of the population. Dutch is the country's official and most widely spoken language. Frisian is the official language in the country’s Fryslan province. 23.4% of the population practices Roman ...