Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus
Expats newly arrived in Netherlands should be aware of Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) and are celebrated at different times.
Continue reading →Expats newly arrived in Netherlands should be aware of Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) and are celebrated at different times.
Continue reading →Netherlands sports trivia and fun facts about Dutch athletes- world records, Olympic medals, best team sports, speed skating, hockey, swimming, football, tennis
Continue reading →King’s Day (or Koningsdag in Dutch) is one of two national holidays in Netherlands (the other being Liberation Day). It celebrates the monarch’s birthday.
Continue reading →How well do you know the Netherlands, Holland and its history? Take this short 25-question quiz to test your knowledge of Dutch trivia and fun facts.
Continue reading →Expat new to the Netherlands are likely to be confused by Ja-Nee and Nee-Nee stickers on residential mailboxes in Holland. Here’s explanation and where to get.
Continue reading →The Dutch have always been inventive. Here are some well-known creations first introduced in Holland and now used by people and countries around the world…
Continue reading →Fun facts and trivia about buildings and landmarks in the Netherlands, including churches, museums and schools in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht…
Continue reading →Trivia and fun facts about the Dutch economy, foreign investment and distribution of income in the Netherlands…
Continue reading →The Netherlands size and population fun facts compared to United States, Canada, UK, Cuba. Trivia about Dutch provinces, cities, districts, elevation and more.
Continue reading →Here are fun facts and statistics related to the Dutch food production and agriculture industries in the Netherlands…
Continue reading →10 things that originated in South Holland, Netherlands. The list includes products, foods and well-known people who were born or lived in this Dutch province.
Continue reading →Expats in Holland need to be aware of weather alerts issued by KNMI (Royal Dutch Weather Bureau), what they mean and how they are communicated to residents in Netherlands.
Continue reading →Here are 10 books to enhance your expat experience in Netherlands and ease settling process by understanding Dutch culture, history, mentality and language
Continue reading →For new expats in Netherlands who are unfamiliar with Dutch goverment ministries, what their functions and key agencies are, here is a brief overview…
Continue reading →The Netherlands is a member of the Eurozone which uses the shared Euro currency for financial transactions. Below are details about Euro coins and Euro bills, the denominations and identifying features to help avoid counterfeiting…
Continue reading →Here is a helpful overview of the Netherlands for expats: Dutch history, government, weather, cities, provinces, economy, iconic symbols and more…
Continue reading →Expats in Holland can find windmills in the Dutch countryside and some city centers. Here is overview of different windmill types in the Netherlands.
Continue reading →There are 11 public holidays in the Netherlands, two of these are considered national holidays – Koningsdag (King’s Day), Bevrijdingsdag (Dutch Liberation Day)
Continue reading →The Netherlands is a small country with relatively large population. It is comprised of 355 municipalities but only 8 Dutch cities have over 200,000 residents.
Continue reading →Johan Rudolph Thorbecke was a 19th century statesman who played a key role in revision of Dutch constitution and transfer of power from monarchy to Parliament.
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