50+ Netherland facts l Interesting facts about Netherland (UPDATED) (MARCH 2019)

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Google map of The Netherland

Geographical facts

1. The Netherland is located in Europe continent.
2. The Netherland is most densely populated country in the world with a population density of 488 people per sq. km.
3. The Netherland shares its border with Germany and Belgium as well as it share its maritime border with France and United Kingdom. -Source
4. There are 12 provinces are in the Netherland.
5. Vaalserberg is the highest point of the Netherland. Its height is 322.4 meter(1,058 feet).
6. Rhine is the longest river in the Netherland. it cover a distance of 764 miles.
7. Zuidplaspolder is the lowest point in the Netherland. It lies 6.76 meters(22.2feet) below sea level. and Vaalserberg is the highest point in the Netherland. 
8. More than quarter land-mass of the Netherland is below the sea level.

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flag of Netherland

1. There are 3 strips are in the national flag of the Netherland, namely-Red, Blue and Blue. Initially, there were orange on the top strip which was replaced by red because the orange used in the flag was unstable and  turned red after exposure to the sun.
2. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherland.
3. Black-tailed godwit is the national bird and The lion is the national animal of the Netherlands.
4. Dutch is the official and most spoken language of the Netherland.
   

1. The religions in Netherland  from 2010 to 2017 include, Roman catholic-24%, Protestant church in the Netherland-6%, Dutch reformed Church-6%, Reformed churches in the Netherland-3%, Islam-5%, other-6%. The other include Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and more. -Source
2. English, Dutch, Papiamento, Frisian, Yiddish are the main spoken languages of the Netherland.
3. The traditional dress of the Netherland include:
4. For men: Woolen pants with silver buttons on the front square flap as well as wooden clogs , a shirt, a jacket and a hat.
5. For women: Skirts, Blouses, and shawls.
6. The divorce rate of  the Netherland in 2013 was 2.0 per 1,000 people.
7. The Netherland was the first county to legalize same sex-marriage nationally in the world. It was legalized in 2000.
8. About 30% of the birth of the Netherland are occur at home.
9. While meeting, Dutch ladies kiss three times(right-left-right).
10. About 9% of the marriage in Netherland are of same sex.
11. Prostitute is legal in the Netherland, but the costumer should be 16 years and prostitute must be 18 years.

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1. Football is the most popular game in the Netherland as well as Hockey is second and volleyball is third most popular game in Netherland.
2. The 1928 Summer Olympic was hosted by the Netherland in Amsterdam.
3. The Netherland won total 285 medals in summer Olympic games and 130 in winter Olympic games.

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1. Geese, hares, rabbits, pine martens, bats, foxes etc are the native animals of the Netherland.
2. The Netherland is the world's most exporter and producer of tulips in the world. The country produced 2 billion tulips in 2017. It export two-third flowers of the world, of which many are tulips.
   
3. Keukenhof is the world largest flower park in the world. About 7 million of flowers are planted every year in Keukenhof and the Varities include: Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, roses, lilies, carnations, irises and more.

1. Poffertjes, Hollandse nieuwe haring, pannenkoeken, sate, stamppot, oliebollen etc are the traditional foods of Netherlands.
2. The Netherland is the world's second most exporter of Beer in the world. It export 13.6% beer of the world with worth dollar value of $2 billion. -Source
3. After US, The Netherland is the world largest agricultural exporter in the world as well as the Netherland is the world's second exporter of dairy products which overlook meat.
4. Licorice is one of the world most popular herb in the world. the Netherland consume most licorice in the world.
5. Dutch are the fifth most coffee drinker in the world. They consume 8.4 kg per capita.
6. The Netherland is the second most exporter of cheese in the world, after the Germany. It exports 14.5% cheese with the net worth of US$ 4.4 billion.

1. The citizens of the Netherland are tallest than other countries of the world. The average height of men are 182.5 cm and women are 170 cm. -Source
2. There are more bikes in the Netherland than citizen. there are 17 million citizens and 23 million bicycles.-download PDF
3. In 1813, Holland was changed into the  Netherland.
4. Netherland is the highest exporter of flowers and flower buds.-source
5. Microscope was invented in the Netherland by Zacharias Janssen in 1590s.
6. A quarter of journey in Netherland is travelled by Bicycle.
7. The Telescope was invented in the Netherland.
8. Most of the Dutch can swim, skate and ride a bike.
9. According to UNICEF, The Dutch children are the most happiest in the world.
10. The Dutch airline KLM is the world continuously operating airline in the world. It has its first flight in 1920.

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