Rahim Tabet | Februari 13, 2016 |
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Netherland
Netherlands is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Europe. Netherlands borders Germany and Belgium, and is the Benelux together with Belgium and Luxembourg. The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam. A number of major cities in the Netherlands: The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Almere. Netherlands also has several islands in the North Sea that form the islands.
Travel offer
The Netherlands is known as a prosperous and economically stable country where there is very little poverty. The Netherlands has a long coastline with large sandy beaches where it is busy in the summer with tourists and boaters (inter alia, kite surfing, surfing, diving, sailing). On the coast are some resorts such as Scheveningen, Zandvoort and Bloemendaal. By nature, the country has not much to offer. The landscape is mostly flat and only has a number of forest and dune areas. Furthermore the Netherlands is known for its water management, many cheeses and mild legislation. Some examples include the legal use of soft drugs, the legal prostitution (the walls), the Euthanasia Policy and gay marriage.
Overseas territories of the Netherlands:
Under the Kingdom of the Netherlands also include the independent countries of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten and the special municipalities of Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius. This particular municipalities are also referred to as the BES islands of the Caribbean Netherlands.
Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Continent: Europe
Area: 41,528 km²
Capital: Amsterdam
Population: 16,730,632 inhabitants (2012)
Government: Constitutional monarchy / parliamentary democracy
Highest point: 322 m (Vaalserberg)
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
July and August are the best months to travel to Netherlands. In these months you will have the best chance of summer temperatures.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays in the Netherlands. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate. In the winter months, temperatures around 0 to 10 degrees and in the summer around 15 to 25 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Netherlands can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Netherlands can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Dutch is the official language in the Netherlands. In addition, Frisian in the province of Friesland, the official language. Many Dutch people speak a second language (mainly English, German or French). There will also be several dialects such as the Brabant and Limburg.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit the Netherlands.
Money
In the Netherlands is paid with the euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs in the Netherlands can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
Netherlands is during the winter time zone UTC + 1, and during the summer time zone UTC +2.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Netherlands can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In the Netherlands, you must drive on the right side of the road.
Information about public transport in the Netherlands can be found at 9292.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Netherlands provide directions.
Electricity
In the Netherlands used two different plugs (230 volts).
More information on electricity in the Netherlands can be found on our electricity page.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with address and contact information.
US Embassy in Dutch:
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
- Coast Guard: 0900-0111 or VHF channel 16
- Non-emergency: 0900-8844
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning the Netherlands can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from the Netherlands visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Web Sites Netherlands end in .com.
Official websites of the Netherlands: government.nl and holland.com.
Telephone
The country code to call someone in the Netherlands 0031.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All area codes in the Netherlands can be found at Netnummer.info.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directories of the Netherlands.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of the Netherlands.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from the Netherlands.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from the Netherlands.
Public holidays and school holidays
The Netherlands national holidays fall on April 27 (King's Day) and May 5 (Liberation).
All other holidays in the Netherlands can be found at Beleven.org.
All school holidays in the Netherlands can be found at Rijksoverheid.nl.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about the Netherlands? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Netherlands, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about the Netherlands?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited the Netherlands before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Netherlands can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in the Netherlands can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to the Netherlands.
- Alcohol: Buy over 18 years, drinking at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC is 0.5 (0.2 for novice drivers to 5 years).
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The Netherlands has more than 35,000 kilometers of cycle paths?
... Drop the candy is popular in the Netherlands?
... Amsterdam is entirely built on piles?
... Netherlands ... the tallest people in the world?
... Worldwide more than 23 million people speak Dutch?
... The Netherlands was the first country where gay couples could get married?
The Netherlands is known as a prosperous and economically stable country where there is very little poverty. The Netherlands has a long coastline with large sandy beaches where it is busy in the summer with tourists and boaters (inter alia, kite surfing, surfing, diving, sailing). On the coast are some resorts such as Scheveningen, Zandvoort and Bloemendaal. By nature, the country has not much to offer. The landscape is mostly flat and only has a number of forest and dune areas. Furthermore the Netherlands is known for its water management, many cheeses and mild legislation. Some examples include the legal use of soft drugs, the legal prostitution (the walls), the Euthanasia Policy and gay marriage.
Overseas territories of the Netherlands:
Under the Kingdom of the Netherlands also include the independent countries of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten and the special municipalities of Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius. This particular municipalities are also referred to as the BES islands of the Caribbean Netherlands.
Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Continent: Europe
Area: 41,528 km²
Capital: Amsterdam
Population: 16,730,632 inhabitants (2012)
Government: Constitutional monarchy / parliamentary democracy
Highest point: 322 m (Vaalserberg)
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
July and August are the best months to travel to Netherlands. In these months you will have the best chance of summer temperatures.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays in the Netherlands. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate. In the winter months, temperatures around 0 to 10 degrees and in the summer around 15 to 25 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Netherlands can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Netherlands can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Dutch is the official language in the Netherlands. In addition, Frisian in the province of Friesland, the official language. Many Dutch people speak a second language (mainly English, German or French). There will also be several dialects such as the Brabant and Limburg.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit the Netherlands.
Money
In the Netherlands is paid with the euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs in the Netherlands can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
Netherlands is during the winter time zone UTC + 1, and during the summer time zone UTC +2.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Netherlands can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In the Netherlands, you must drive on the right side of the road.
Information about public transport in the Netherlands can be found at 9292.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Netherlands provide directions.
Electricity
In the Netherlands used two different plugs (230 volts).
More information on electricity in the Netherlands can be found on our electricity page.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with address and contact information.
US Embassy in Dutch:
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
- Coast Guard: 0900-0111 or VHF channel 16
- Non-emergency: 0900-8844
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning the Netherlands can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from the Netherlands visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Web Sites Netherlands end in .com.
Official websites of the Netherlands: government.nl and holland.com.
Telephone
The country code to call someone in the Netherlands 0031.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All area codes in the Netherlands can be found at Netnummer.info.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directories of the Netherlands.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of the Netherlands.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from the Netherlands.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from the Netherlands.
Public holidays and school holidays
The Netherlands national holidays fall on April 27 (King's Day) and May 5 (Liberation).
All other holidays in the Netherlands can be found at Beleven.org.
All school holidays in the Netherlands can be found at Rijksoverheid.nl.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about the Netherlands? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Netherlands, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about the Netherlands?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited the Netherlands before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Netherlands can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in the Netherlands can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to the Netherlands.
- Alcohol: Buy over 18 years, drinking at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC is 0.5 (0.2 for novice drivers to 5 years).
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The Netherlands has more than 35,000 kilometers of cycle paths?
... Drop the candy is popular in the Netherlands?
... Amsterdam is entirely built on piles?
... Netherlands ... the tallest people in the world?
... Worldwide more than 23 million people speak Dutch?
... The Netherlands was the first country where gay couples could get married?
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