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Below is a list of facts about The Netherlands if you have anymore please submit them

Official name:

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Capital City :

Amsterdam

Area :

37,330 sq km

Highest point:

Vaalserberg 322 m

Climate :

Temperate maritime, cool summers and mild winters.

Population :

15,495,000

population Change:

0.7%

Life Expectancy :

Males 74, females 81 years

Languages :

Dutch

Currency :

Guilder= 100 cents

Population per Doctor :

398 people

Time Zone :

GMT +1

Military Expenditure

2.4 % of GNP

In the twelfth century it was usual to dig a canal around a city for defense reasons.

A national campaign against swearing has started in Holland, railway stations have started to display signs that say. "missed your train? cursing doesn't help!".

Netherlands is the only country with a national dog!

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