1. The Netherlands and Holland. Is it the same? Made by Kim Radmir, Vlasov Vladislav 7a school 4 7a school 4

2. 2013 is the Bilateral Year between the Netherlands and Russia

3. The Netherlands is the official name. Holland is the name of 2 provinces in The Netherlands. North and South Holland. The confusion comes from several historical factors. Is The Netherlands and Holland same thing?

4. The Netherlands is a small country sandwiched between Belgium and Germany in Western Europe. The capital of The Netherlands is Amsterdam. Geography

5. Language The local language is "Nederlands“, but due to historical reasons it’s referred to in English as "Dutch". Don’t mix with Danish (датский) and German (немецкий).

6. The Dutch have the saying: “God made the Earth, but the Dutch made Holland”. The Dutch have built series of canals, dams, dikes, and pumping stations to keep the sea and rivers back.

7. The happiest nations in the world  Denmark  Finland  Norway  The Netherlands  Canada

8. Roe deer, European Mink, Long finned pilot whale, Netherlands dwarf rabbit, Wild boar, Elk, Ermine, Badger, Brown hare, The Holland Lop rabbit live in the Netherlands. Nature

9. Nature The government has created shelters to allow plants, birds, and small animals to prosper.

10. Many of the residents ride bicycles for transportation in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and other cities. People and Culture

11. The Dutch are on average the tallest people in the world. Men are six feet tall (182.5 cm) and women are 5 feet 7 inches (170.5 cm). Researchers point to a healthy diet and good medical care as the main factors that lead to a tall population T he tallest people in the world

12. Do you know that… Amsterdam has 1281 bridges? Amsterdam has 1281 bridges?

13. Do you know that… the Netherlands has nearly 1000 museums, with 42 in Amsterdam alone? National Maritime MuseumThe Museum of Amsterdam

14. The national football team What about the name of the national football team?

15. A cheese country The Dutch produce 650 million kilos of cheese every year. On average the Dutch eat 14,3 kilos of cheese per person per year.

16. Alkmaar cheese festival Alkmaar cheese festival Alkmaar's cheese market is held every Friday between 10am and noon in summer time according to tradition.

17. Holland has still a lot to learn. Come and see this country!