The Netherland

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The Netherland
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• Capital city Amsterdam
• Bordering countries Belgium, Germany
• Area 41 865 km2
• Population 15 892 000
• Government parlamentary monarchy
• Oficial language Dutch,
• Nationality Dutch
• Religion Catholic (36), Protestant (26),
  Muslim (3)
• Currency unit antilles guilder (ANG)
• Other cities Rotterdam, Groningen, Arnem,
  Utreht, Eindhoven...

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Spectacular Bridge

• Best places The Deltaworks, Erasmus bridge,
  Spectacular Bridges, Willems bridge,

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• National holidays
• New Years Day 1 January
• Good Friday 6 April
• Easter Sunday 8 April
• Easter Monday 9 April
• Queens Birtday 30 April
• Liberation Day 5 May
• Ascension Day 17 May
• Whit Sunday 27 May
• Whit Monday 28 May
• Christmas Day 25 December
• Boxing Day 26 December

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Architecture

• Arhitecture Design 2004
• The year 2004 is Architecture Design Year in
  Holland. In cities, museums and galleries
  throughout the country the spotlights are trained
  on the latest design trends. On this site we want
  to show you some of the aspects in which a small
  country can be big!

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• Building with and against water
• If Holland did not protect itself against
  flooding, half the country would be under water.
  After all, a quarter is already below sea level,
  including all the major cities in the west of the
  country. Holland has an extensive network of
  polders, canals and pumping stations to keep
  itself dry.
• Museum
• There are a number of museums, like the
  Nieuwland museum situated in the polders
  reclaimed from the Zuider Zee, which show how
  Holland reclaimed land from the sea, and built
  the first polders. The Beemsterpolder is on the
  World Heritage List, as is Kinderdijk in South
  Holland, famous for its ancient windmills which
  keep the Alblasserwaard dry. Flevoland and
  Noordoostpolder where reclaimed using more modern
  techniques.
• Delta Project / Waterland Nelltje Jans
• Prince Willem-Alexander, the heir to the Dutch
  throne, is the figurehead of international water
  management. Holland has pioneered technologies to
  protect the country from the sea. The famous
  Delta Project in Zeeland is an example. The storm
  surge barrier in the Eatern Scheldt has been
  called the eighth wonder of the world. You can
  find out all about it at the Waterland Neeltje
  Jans information centre.
• Adventurous new architecture
• Architecture also shows a strong link with the
  water. The Dutch build in, on and with water.
  Amsterdam stands on wooden piles, and in keeping
  with tradition, the new residential districts of
  IJburg and the KNSM Island were created n water.
  The same goes for the Kop van Zuid development in
  Rotterdam. A visit there is highly recommended
  for lovers of adventurous new architecture

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• Miniature city
• A visit to Madurodam is a must in 2004, the year
  in which 'Architecture and Design' is the central
  theme. The miniature city gives a clear
  impression of the architectural movements that
  are or have been important in our country.

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• Modern Arhitecture
• Curious about modern architecture? Holland has
  produced groundbreaking architectural monuments.
  Come and have a look at some of these
  masterpieces of 20th century Dutch architecture

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Modern architecture  - Bridges

• The Delta Works
• The Delta Works is one of the most impressive
  structures in the world, thus earning it the
  title 'The Eighth Wonder of the World.'

• Erasmus bridge
• The 'Swan' is not only the highest bridge in
  Holland, it is also the longest cable-stayed
  bridge in the world!

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• Spectacular bridges
• Two bright-red bridges for pedestrians and
  cyclists link the peninsulas of Borneo and
  Sporenburg in the Eastern Docklands. These
  bridges, designed by Adriaan Geuze, are well
  worth a visit.

• Willems bridge
• This bright red bridge links the northern part
  of Rotterdam from the Maas Boulevard with the
  Noorder Island in Rotterdam-South.

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Building
Wolkenkrabber - Amsterdam
The Bazel - Amsterdam
ING House - Amsterdam
Piraeus - Amsterdam
Van Nelle Factory - Rotterdam
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The Glass Palace - Heerlen
Cube houses - Rotterdam
NAI - Rotterdam
Het Oosten - Amsterdam
Barcelona - Amsterdam
Rietveld-Schröder House - Utrecht
Gasunie - Groningen
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Discover Holland - Coast

• Webcams along the coast
• Fall has set in again the perfect time for an
  invigorating beach walk. To be well prepared, we
  have listed popular seaside resorts with a
  webcam. They will show you whether you need your
  raincoat and umbrella or whether you can expect
  clear blue skies. Three new webcams have
• been added!

• Seaside resorts
• Are you looking for a dynamic and lively
  seaside resort or for a quiet one? What do the
  beaches have to offer? Read all about the best
  seaside resorts of Holland.

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• Events
• Whether you like movies, fireworks displays,
  kite-flying or water sports, interesting events
  are organized along the coast throughout the
  year.

• House by the sea
• A broad choice of about one hundred sea
  cottages, villa's and other cosy holiday homes.
  They lie in beautiful small villages like Bergen,
  Bergen aan Zee, Egmond aan Zee, Egmond aan de
  Hoef, Schoorl, Groet or in the area.

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• Active on the beach
• Of course you can walk along the beach. However,
  you can also fly kites, go mud-walking or
  horseback riding. Read on for the many
  possibilities

• Stay along the coast
• A wide range of accommodations, from campsites
  to deluxe hotels, is available along the coast.
  Make your selection!

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• After sunset
• When the sky slowly turns from red to black, the
  boulevard springs to life. Read on for the many
  activities along the boulevards.

• Active on the water
• It's a little bit cold for swimmings but there's
  so much more you can do on the water. Why not try
  kite surfing, catamaran sailing or offshore
  fishing?

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• Nice to know
• The coast of Holland is a varied one. Large
  dunes, sunny beaches and impressive buildings
  read more about these here.

• Hidhlights
• Seen enough beach and dunes? There are plenty of
  fun and entertaining places to visit along the
  Dutch coast and behind the dunes.

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History

• Historical accounts of the Netherlands date from
  the 1st century BC, when Roman forces led by
  Julius Caesar conquered most of the present area
  of the country. At the time the region was
  inhabited by Frisians, a Germanic tribe that
  lived in the north, and by other Germanic and
  minor Celtic tribes.
• The Roman Era
• Before the conquest, the Romans had annexed lands
  to the southeast extending beyond the Rhine
  River. They penetrated the Netherlands region
  mainly to control the several mouths of the
  Rhine, which were then farther to the north than
  they are now. Under Roman rule, general peace and
  prosperity prevailed for more than 250 years.
  Roman traders entered the area freely, selling
  products from Italy and Gaul. The Romans built
  temples, established a number of large farms, and
  introduced their civilization to the region.
• About AD 300 the hold by the Romans began to
  weaken, and nonindigenous German tribes pushed
  into the area from the east. The Frisians, in the
  north, held their ground, but Saxons occupied the
  eastern part of the region, and the Franks moved
  into the west and south.

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Active in Holland

• Discover Holland on foot or by bike. Holland has
  a myriad of splendid routes and enjoyable day
  trips. En route you will see colorful bulb fields
  and windmills, typically Dutch polders and
  centuries-old cities!

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• Made for walking
• Holland is the perfect country to explore on
  foot. Literally
• hundreds of routes have been mapped out to show
  you the most beautiful spots, historical cities
  and magnificent nature. This section also gives
  useful facts, a must read if you wish to
  explore Holland on foot!

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• Day trips by bicycle
• You will see the most beautiful spots in Holland
  while cycling around. Cycle past endless bulb
  fields and wide rivers and discover the
  magnificent dunes just behind the coast. Numerous
  cycle routes have been mapped out through woods,
  heaths and polders. Major cities, such as
  Amsterdam and Rotterdam, are also great fun to
  explore by bike.

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• Discover Holland by bike
• Holland has more bicycles than residents. And it
  shows. We have 17.000 kilometers of cycling
  routes. Discover our country the athletic and
  relaxed way by bike. You can rent bicycles
  almost anywhere and they will take you
  everywhere. At your own pace.

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• Inline Skating
• Our country is considered one of the best inline
  skating countries in the world. Great day trips
  have been mapped out throughout the country. For
  example in the northern provinces of Friesland
  and Flevoland or in the Achterhoek, in the
  eastern part of Holland.

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Music

• Mariza
• Madredus Dulc
• Sergio Godinho e Pontes
• Amália Rodrigues
• Maria Joao Pires