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Netherlands

Netherlands. By: Scott Benninger 6 th grade 7 th period Ms. Aweti. Capital. The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the biggest city in the Netherlands. The population of Amsterdam is 820,654. Ancient History.

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Netherlands

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  1. Netherlands By: Scott Benninger 6th grade 7th period Ms. Aweti

  2. Capital • The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam. • Amsterdam is the biggest city in the Netherlands. • The population of Amsterdam is 820,654.

  3. Ancient History • 1-A numerous amount of tribes become the areas first inhabitants • 1609-The Dutch discover Manhattan Island • 1629-Peter Minuit ( Director General of the Dutch Colony) purchased Manhattan Island for $24.00 • 1630--Dutch conquer Brazil • 1661-End of war with Spain: Dutch independence is recognized • Brazil is sold to Portugal

  4. Current History • 1975-Amsterdam’s 700th anniversary • 1980-Queen Julian's retires, succeeded by daughter Beatrix • 2001-The first same sex marriage takes place in Amsterdam • 2004-Queen Julian's dies at age 94 • 2010-Netherlands withdraw soldiers from Afghanistan

  5. Language • The national language of Netherlands is Dutch

  6. Population • The population of Netherlands is 16,033 • The biggest populated city in Netherlands is Amsterdam with its population as 820,654

  7. Geography • On the coast of the North sea • Twice the size of new Jersey • Low elevation, half the country is below sea level • One of the most densely populated countries

  8. Climate • The average temperature in the winter is 36 degrees Fahrenheit • The average temperature in the summer is 66 degree Fahrenheit • The average temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit • The climate is cold

  9. Sports • The most popular sport is soccer • The second most popular sport is field hockey • The third most popular sport is volleyball

  10. Borders • North-North Sea • West-North Sea • East-Germany • South-Belgium

  11. Food • The typical meals are: • Breakfast/lunch-bread with toppings • Dinner-meat with potatoes • Dutch cuisine is simple, many vegetables and little meat

  12. Currency • The money use in Netherlands are Euros • There are 1.29 Euros in one US dollars

  13. Famous People • Ajen Robben-soccer player • Vincent Van Gogh-artist • Eddie van der Pol-television actress • Jacob Roggeveen-explorer • Rutger Hauer-movie actor • Martin Garrix-DJ • Queen Beatrix-Royalty • Rembrantd-artist

  14. Prime Minister • The prime minister of Netherlands is Mark Rutte • He has been the prime minister since October 14,2010 • The queen is now Queen Beatrix

  15. Religions

  16. Ethnic Groups • 80.7%Dutch • 5.7% Eu • 2.4%Indo • 2.3%Turkish • 2%Surinamese • 2% Meroccan • 4.8% other • .08% Caribean

  17. Natural Resources • Natural Gas- Salt- • Sand and Gravel- Peat- • Limestone-

  18. Economy • Biggest Companies: IWG, Shell and Unilever • G.D.P.- $800.2 billion • G.D.P. per head- US $22,000 • Money- Euros Holland Spyker C8 Spyder

  19. Tourist Attractions • Rijksmuseum • Keukenhof gardens • Delft City Hall • Amsterdam Arena

  20. Bibliography • Fact Monster • Information Please • Encyclopedia Britannica • Touropia.com • I am expat • Nation Master.com

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