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| Netherlands in Brief |
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One might have an imprinted image of the Netherlands which includes windmills, fields of flower, dykes and bicycles, but nothing can compare to seeing these things in real. All these are quite the norm in the Netherlands. The Netherlands, also known as Holland, has over 15,000km of cycling tracks and almost every household has a bouquet or small bunch of flowers in their homes. Holland 's terrain is relatively flat; the highest ‘mountain' being at a mere 320 meters, so cycling and driving will be very enjoyable. The flat terrain also allows for many outdoor activities such as water sports and walking amidst the beautiful landscapes. During the colder months, ice-skating is very popular on the frozen canals. Holland has a yearly 120 mile skating marathon, the ‘Eleven Cities Race ' or the ‘ Elfstedentocht' . As you can see, they are a very active people and to further support this, every third person in Holland belongs to a sports club. So for all the sports fans out there, just ask around, you are bound to find an opportunity to play your favorite sport.
Facts & Figures
Country |
Kingdom of NETHERLANDS |
Capital City |
Amsterdam |
Area |
41.500 sq km |
People |
83% Dutch (Germanic, Gallo-Celtic), the rest are Indonesian, Surinamese, Moroccan, Turkish, Antillian |
Main Language |
Dutch, Frisian |
Religion |
52% Christian (Roman Catholic and Protestant), 5% Muslim, |
Population Size |
16.25 million |
Food Specialty |
Potatos |
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Dialing Code |
31 |
Member of the EU |
YES |
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| Life in Netherlands |
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Would you like to eat raw Herring with onion? How about your diet? Can you handle a ‘liberal' diet? The Dutch believe that one should be free to do as one pleases which can be seen in their diet as well. Their diet consists of meat, rich desserts and frothy alcohol. The national fast-food patat (chips) comes with a serving of mayonnaise, if the chips were not filling enough, and of course there are various variations on this simple dish of fries as well.
Getting around
Getting around in Holland is very convenient with reliable and well connected stations and public transport systems. If however, you are a more outdoor kind of person, why not buy a bike? Almost every person in Holland has a bike and there are twice as many bikes in Holland than cars and you can even take your bike onto the train.
Other European cities can also be easily accessed via the extensive rail network which extends into almost all of Europe allowing students and tourists to take advantage of their time in Europe and see other parts. Especially now with the new €(Euro) traveling is even easier and more convenient.
The Netherlands are of course also accessible by air, the main airport being located in Amsterdam . However most people tend to get in and out of The Netherlands via the Euro trains or simply by driving. |
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| Estimated Cost of Living |
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The cost of living for students is estimated to be around €700 - €850 per month, which would include accommodation, food, books and other necessary expenses. Cheaper and short term arrangement can be made for travelers. One meal on average can range from €10 - €40 depending on the cuisine and restaurant chosen. More extravagant meals can go up to €60+. Similar with accommodation, budget accommodation for short periods can range from €20 - €120 a night. An accredited hotel can charge up to €200+.
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