In 2014 the Netherlands was visited by 13.9 million foreign tourists, with nearly 4 million coming from Germany. source
In 2014 the Netherlands was visited by 13.9 million foreign tourists, with nearly 4 million coming from Germany.
The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch, spoken by almost all people in the Netherlands. source
The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch, spoken by almost all people in the Netherlands.
The Dutch hold the record for playing the most World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament. They finished second in the 1974, 1978 and 2010 World Cups, source
The Dutch hold the record for playing the most World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament. They finished second in the 1974, 1978 and 2010 World Cups,
"Netherlands" literally means "lower countries", influenced by its low land and flat geography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding one metre above sea level. source
"Netherlands" literally means "lower countries", influenced by its low land and flat geography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding one metre above sea level.
The Dutch tourism industry contributed 5.4% in total to the country's GDP and 9.6% in total to its employment. source
The Dutch tourism industry contributed 5.4% in total to the country's GDP and 9.6% in total to its employment.
Holland was a very rich area (two provinces) in the western part of the Netherlands, thus causing people to be mistaken. source
Holland was a very rich area (two provinces) in the western part of the Netherlands, thus causing people to be mistaken.
Some people who do not live in the western part of the Netherlands do not like it when people call the country Holland. source
Some people who do not live in the western part of the Netherlands do not like it when people call the country Holland.
he name "Holland" originates from the old Dutch words "Holt land" which means "wood lands" source
he name "Holland" originates from the old Dutch words "Holt land" which means "wood lands"
Amsterdam is the capital city and most populous city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, receiving more than 4.63 million international visitors annually, source
Amsterdam is the capital city and most populous city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, receiving more than 4.63 million international visitors annually,
On 2 June 1973, Van Gogh Museum was opened.
In 2015, Van Gogh Museum had 1.9 million visitors, and was the 2nd most visited museum in the Netherlands and the 31st most visited art museum in the world. source
In 2015, Van Gogh Museum had 1.9 million visitors, and was the 2nd most visited museum in the Netherlands and the 31st most visited art museum in the world.
Johan Cruyff was a Dutch professional football player and coach. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974. source
Johan Cruyff was a Dutch professional football player and coach. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974.
In 1999, Cruyff was voted European Player of the Century in an election held by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics, and came second behind Pelé in their World Player of the Century poll. source
In 1999, Cruyff was voted European Player of the Century in an election held by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics, and came second behind Pelé in their World Player of the Century poll.
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
On 27 July 1890, aged 37, Van Gogh shot himself in the chest with a 7mm Lefaucheux à broche revolver.
There are 12 provinces in the Netherlands. The Caribbean Netherlands and other countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands are completely separate. source
There are 12 provinces in the Netherlands. The Caribbean Netherlands and other countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands are completely separate.
The Netherlands ranks top in EF’s English Proficiency Index (EPI); the world’s largest ranking of countries according to their level of English. source
The Netherlands ranks top in EF’s English Proficiency Index (EPI); the world’s largest ranking of countries according to their level of English.
Around 26 percent of the area of the Netherlands is at or below sea level. and several branches of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta run through this relatively small country. source
Around 26 percent of the area of the Netherlands is at or below sea level. and several branches of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta run through this relatively small country.
There are 22 water boards in the Netherlands.
On July 15.1996 ; A Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band crashes on landing at Eindhoven Airport. source
On July 15.1996 ; A Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band crashes on landing at Eindhoven Airport.
On August 12.1831 ; French intervention forces William I of the Netherlands to abandon his attempt to suppress the Belgian Revolution. source
On August 12.1831 ; French intervention forces William I of the Netherlands to abandon his attempt to suppress the Belgian Revolution.
On August 24.1815 ; The modern Constitution of the Netherlands is signed. source
On August 24.1815 ; The modern Constitution of the Netherlands is signed.
On September 4.1948 ; Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates for health reasons. source
On September 4.1948 ; Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates for health reasons.
On September 11.1709 ; Battle of Malplaquet: Great Britain, Netherlands and Austria fight against France. source
On September 11.1709 ; Battle of Malplaquet: Great Britain, Netherlands and Austria fight against France.
On October 4.1830 ; The Provisional Government of Belgium secedes from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. source
On October 4.1830 ; The Provisional Government of Belgium secedes from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
On October 7.1840 ; Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. source
On October 7.1840 ; Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands.
On October 7.1919 ; KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, is founded. It is the oldest airline still operating under its original name. source
On October 7.1919 ; KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, is founded. It is the oldest airline still operating under its original name.
On October 10.2010 ; The Netherlands Antilles are dissolved as a country. source
On October 10.2010 ; The Netherlands Antilles are dissolved as a country.
On October 29.1944 ; The city of Breda in the Netherlands is liberated by 1st Polish Armoured Division. source
On October 29.1944 ; The city of Breda in the Netherlands is liberated by 1st Polish Armoured Division.
Camel milk has been made into ice cream in a Netherlands camel farm. source
Camel milk has been made into ice cream in a Netherlands camel farm.
