FUN COUNTRY PROFILE INFO
Country: Netherlands Official Name: Koninkrijk Der Nederlanden Image of Flag: Continent: Europe Population: 16.8 million Land Area (how big?): 16,040 square miles Official Language(s): Dutch but english widely spoken Major Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim Major Ethnic Peoples: Moroccans, Turks and Surinamese Major Cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Groningen Main Export(s): Agroindustries, metal and engineering products, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum, construction, microelectronics, fishing Literacy Rate: 99% Life Expectancy: 81 years Famous Sites/Locations: Canals of Amsterdam, Leiden Canals, Delft City Hall Experiences (What do people do for fun when they visit): Visit the sites in Amsterdam including many museums like the the Van Gogh museum, visit the many historic abbeys, take a windmill tour and visit the tulip gardens. |