Fun Facts About the Netherlands!

· 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.