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The Netherlands

The Netherlands. holland. © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com. The Netherlands. Often called Holland Size: 41,526 sq. km. (half the size of Ireland) Population: 16m Language: Dutch. © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com. The netherlands. Bordered by Belgium and Germany

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The Netherlands

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  1. The Netherlands holland © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  2. The Netherlands • Often called Holland • Size: 41,526 sq. km. (half the size of Ireland) • Population: 16m • Language: Dutch © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  3. The netherlands • Bordered by Belgium and Germany • Located south of the North Sea • Government is a constitutional monarchy • In Dutch, “Nederland” means “Low Country” • The Netherlands declared itself neutral during World War II but was invaded and occupied by Germany © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  4. The netherlands Flag • Red = strength and courage • White = honesty and peace • Blue = loyalty and truth

  5. The Netherlands • Capital: Amsterdam • Seat of Government: The Hague • Currency: Euro • Language: Dutch • Divided into 12 provinces • Joined EEC in 1957 © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  6. The Netherlands • Maritime country • Flat, low-lying country • 50% of the country has been reclaimed from sea/lakes/swamps • Climate: cool summers, mild winters Rotterdam (image: fanpop.com) © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  7. The netherlands Cities • Amsterdam • The Hague • Rotterdam • Arnhem • Eindhoven • Utrecht Rotterdam (image: fanpop.com) © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  8. The netherlands Sports • Soccer • Speed skating • Handball • Cycling • Field hockey • Volleyball • Sailing • Tennis Dutch Soccer Team (image: http://sportsgallery-24.blogspot.ie) © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  9. The netherlands • Areas that are drained are called Polders. These polders are created by building a Dyke (large embankment) around the area to be drained • The water is then pumped out into nearby canals • Dams are used to hold back water and make it easier to reclaim land © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  10. The netherlands Famous person: Vincent Van Gogh (artist) © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  11. The netherlands Famous book: The Diary of Anne Frank © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

  12. The Netherlands Famous for: • Tulips • Cheese (Edam) • Art • Clogs • Canals • Windmills Tulip Fields (image: helloonline.com) © Seomra Ranga 2013 www.seomraranga.com

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