Netherlands
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Capital City |
Amsterdam |
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Geographic Location |
Located on the North Sea between Germany and Belgium, Holland is surrounded by Germany at the east and by Belgium at the south. With an area of 41,528 km2, Holland is stretched from north to south by 300 km and from west to east by 200 km. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
52 30 N, 5 45 E |
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Climate |
Marine; temperate; cool summers and mild winters |
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Time Zone |
GMT +1 |
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Language |
DUTCH |
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Other Languages |
FRIES |
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Monetary Unit |
EURO |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 0031, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
GSM 900/1800 |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade 112 |
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Internet |
.nl |
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Opening Hours |
Banks; 9a.m. - 5p.m. (Tue-Fri), 1p.m. - 5p.m. (Mon) Shops; 9a.m. - 6p.m. (Mon-Sat) Sunday: Closed.(Close time deviates in different regions). |
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Public Holidays |
New Year’s Day (1 Jan), Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, the Queen's birthday (30 April), Liberation Day (5 May), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas (25-26 December) |
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Electric |
220V-240V 50HzHz |
General Information
Water constituting a significant portion of the country is the most remarkable facet of Holland. A quarter of Holland is below sea level. It has more than 4,400 km of rivers, canals and lakes. A great deal of canals, dykes, lakes, bridges, polders and waterways are the most striking aspects of Holland. Contrary to its small land size, Holland has a great deal of insiprations to offer. Many maritime museums, attractions, events and picturesque old towns are among the most striking values from the country of water.
Amsterdam is a natural miracle built from the canals and waterways. The canal houses most of which was constructed as warehouses in the 17th century are icons. The green fields and an endless number of flower species cover the country-wide scenery. You should see Keukenhof Gardens standing as one of the symbols of this aspect of Holland. Giethoorn evoking Venice is a village in Overijssel. It has a beauty that will take you to the world of dreams. The high-quality museums and galleries standing as the most significant components of Holland culture and housing the works of Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer like world-famous people will completely satisfy you to the art.
