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Below is a list of facts about The
Netherlands if you have anymore please submit them
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Official name:
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Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Capital City :
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Amsterdam
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Area :
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37,330 sq km
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Highest point:
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Vaalserberg 322 m
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Climate :
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Temperate maritime, cool summers and mild
winters.
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Population :
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15,495,000
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population Change:
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0.7%
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Life Expectancy :
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Males 74, females 81 years
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Languages :
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Dutch
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Currency :
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Guilder= 100 cents
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Population per Doctor :
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398 people
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Time Zone :
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GMT +1
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Military Expenditure
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2.4 % of GNP
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In the twelfth
century it was usual to dig a canal around a city for defense
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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!". |
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Netherlands is
the only country with a national dog! |
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