Sun, 15 May 2016
Страна Нидерланды расположена в северо-западной
parts of Europe, its neighbors are Belgium and Germany. Firmly
established in the rest of the world’s population the habit of calling
Netherlands Holland is not entirely correct, as this
the name is only one region in the west of the Netherlands. How would there
Nor was the Netherlands (Holland) small, but of a kind
unique country. Half of its territory is below
sea level, so throughout its history this
a small people, one by one, conquered the land from the sea, draining it and
implementing the most complicated reclamation projects.
The population of Holland, which today is 16.7 million
people, represented mainly by the Netherlands (more than 80%), and
also Germans, Indonesians, Turks and other ethnic
in groups. Most of the inhabitants of the country by religion are
Protestants and Catholics.
The state language in the country is Dutch
(Dutch), but English is also often heard here,
German and French speech. The official currency in Holland
is the euro.
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Netherlands – the capital and major cities
Despite being the location of the royal residence,
parliament, government, foreign embassies and various
international organizations is the Hague, the official capital
Holland is considered Amsterdam, where the whole business and
cultural life of the country. Today lives in the capital
more than 780 thousand people (with the suburbs, its population is about
2.2 million inhabitants). Other major cities in the Netherlands are Rotterdam,
Maastricht, Utrecht.
Netherlands – holidays and tours
Up to 10 million tourists from all over the world visit Holland every year.
Earth, because in this small country is concentrated a huge
a number of artistic and historical values, parks and
museums.
The most popular tours to Amsterdam, which is beautiful in any
season. However, in the spring and summer, the capital of Holland
Rotterdam, The Hague and many other cities are turning into places.
mass tourist visits. Tours to Holland provide an opportunity to
visit unforgettable monuments of history and architecture,
to get acquainted with the paintings of Dutch painters who became
heritage of world culture, see many kilometers of floral
fields and old windmills, try the real
Dutch cheese and get a ton of other sweetest
impressions
Holland tours have been the most popular since the end
April to early May, when the Tulip Festival takes place there.
Netherlands – attractions
Of course, the capital is of the greatest interest among tourists.
countries, Amsterdam, which attracts them not only by the spirit of freedom,
that the city is known all over the world, but also for its historical and
cultural values.
Architecture lovers will get unforgettable impressions of
dating the royal palace, which became a museum after
relocation of the royal family to the hague. In Amsterdam, you can visit
Rembrandt and Van Gogh Museums, Amsterdam Historical Museum, Museum
beer company “Heineken”, as well as to visit the Dutch Center
Arts and Crafts, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Museum
tattoos and even a museum of eroticism – the oldest in the world. Another one
landmark of Amsterdam – its canals, which are in the city
160. The oldest of them was built in the XVII century. Such
the device gives the city a resemblance to another famous city,
belted by canals, so his name is often Venice of the North.
However, besides Amsterdam, there are many others in Holland
interesting places, ancient fortresses, palaces and castles: fortress
Ammersoen, built in the 14th century, is Middahten Castle (dating from
1190), De Haar Castle, built in 1892-1912, castle
Valkenburg, mentioned back in 1100.
Also interesting is the traditional rustic architecture of Holland.
For example, in the Openluchtmuseum you can see farm houses and
real Dutch mills that are one of the symbols
Holland. In the village of Zaanse Schans, residents meet tourists in
colorful folk costumes, of which the famous
Dutch wooden shoes – klompeny. You can also commit
water trip to Kinderdijk and on the way see 19 Dutch
mills that have come down to our days since 1740, visit one of
them and even see how it works.
In the city of Haarlem, tourists will be introduced to the Frans Hals Museum.
and the museum of industrial art, and in the church of St. Bavo
hear a unique organ on 5000 tubes.
Unforgettable impressions always leaves the visit to the town
Alkmaar with its cheese museum, the City Museum of History and Arts,
National Beer Museum, Netherlands Ovens Museum.
In Rotterdam, which is the largest port in the world,
almost no ancient buildings, since the city was strongly
destroyed during the battles of the Second World War. And yet, visit
Academy of Arts, Museum of Ethnography, Museum of Entomology,
historical Museum, Conservatory and the Rotterdam Zoo are unlikely
will leave someone indifferent.
Gouda is famous for its cheeses and earthenware smoking.
pipes, Delft – the famous blue and white porcelain. In a word,
almost every city in the Netherlands has something to be proud of and what
tell your guests.
Add to this the millions of Dutch tulips that
February to April bloom, covering the territory of this small
beautiful country, like a motley quilt, and you will understand
that Holland is a country worth seeing.
Netherlands – weather (climate)
Holland has a temperate maritime climate, mild winter and
not hot summer. However, the weather there is unpredictable and
abundance of precipitation and cloudy days. In January, the average
temperature is 2 ° C, in July – 16-17 ° C. But due to
prevailing westerly winds here even during the warmest months
temperature may drop dramatically.
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Netherlands – cuisine
Traditional Dutch cuisine is distinguished by an abundance of seafood.
Most Dutch people like to regale salted herring,
seasoned with onions or a slice of pickled cucumber; smoked eel with
eggs and lemon; stewed pikeperch with vegetable garnish; fried
meatballs, fish or meat. As a rule, the Dutch menu
abounds in vegetables and dairy products, but the meat is eaten
few.
What most often choose tourists in the restaurant menu? Cheese platter
Kaas mix (kaas mix), represented by several varieties
diced good Dutch cheese; snert soup which
brewed from peas, meat, bacon, sausages and various vegetables, very
tasty and satisfying; pancakes that the Dutch love and cook
as sweet, with apples and raisins, and with more serious
fillings: cheese, bacon or ham.
Netherlands – Interesting Facts
In Holland, entering any room, greet everyone there.
present But during the personal communication the Dutch did not
welcome handshakes and compliments from the interlocutor, so
as they themselves are very restrained.
In the Netherlands almost everywhere take all major credit
cards. Cash can be in the offices of the Dutch banks
and at ATMs. Tips for service in hotels and restaurants in
Holland included in the bill, they make up to 15%, tips in a taxi
make up 10% of the amount shown by the counter.
Major retail outlets, banks and most visited by tourists
facilities are equipped with pay phones that accept
credit cards. You should know that calling from the hotel will cost
several times more expensive.
Rumors of tolerance in Holland for drugs
exaggerated. Yes, soft drugs are allowed here,
marijuana and hashish. However, for the use and distribution
opium, cocaine, crack and psychedelic products of modern
Chemistry here, as well as around the world, provides for criminal
punishment.
Netherlands – visa application
Holland belongs to the countries that are part of the Schengen
agreement, therefore, citizens of Russia and the CIS who are going to
visit, must issue a Schengen visa in one of the visa
centers of the Netherlands or a consular section. Before obtaining a visa you need
have a passport, fill out a number of documents, application form and pay
consular fee of 35 euros.
Tourists usually issue a short-term visa category C, which
allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days.
Netherlands – Embassy
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is located in Moscow,
Kalashny lane, house 6. You can call there by phone (495)
797-2900, (495) 797-2904 (fax).
Map of the Netherlands (Holland)
