· The Netherlands is the English form of “Nederland” which means “low country.” The country is named this because 20% of the country’s area is below sea level, and 50% is only 1 meter above sea level!
· Amsterdam is the capital.
· The Netherlands is often referred to as ‘Holland’, even though North and South Holland are only two of the areas of the Netherlands.
· In 2011, it was voted "the happiest country."
· It is ranked the 10th highest per capita income in the world.
· Their economy is ranked 17th out of 177.
· They have a market-based economy.
· They have 20 national parks.
· They rank 3rd in value of agricultural exports.
· They export 1/4 of the world’s tomatoes!
· Dutch is the official language.
· Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt van Rijn came from the Netherlands.
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