The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999.
Netherlands Culture Up Close
Netherlands Culture
Netherlands is bordered by Germany.
The correct name of the Netherlands is the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands received its nickname “Holland” from two of its provinces: North Holland and South Holland.
. People from other provinces may object to this name. Therefore, you should refer to people as “Netherlanders” or “Dutch.” If a Dutch person taps the thumbnails together (as if applauding), it is a signal that the person does not appreciate what has just transpired (e.g., a joke or comment).
Netherlandshave the highest population density in Europe.
A third of the land in the Netherlandshas been reclaimed from the sea.
