Netherlands is located in northwestern Europe, and was previously known as Holland. The country shares a border with Germany to the East and Belgium to the South.
The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces. This is just the beginning of the facts about Netherlands.
The current population of the Netherlands is 17,139,995 based on Worldometers elaboration of the latest United Nations data. The total land area is 41,543 km² (16,039 sq. miles).
We will be listing some of the interesting and informative facts about the Netherlands:
Fact Number 1 - Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city and it is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands and home to at least 200 different nationalities.
Fact Number 2 - Dutch people
The dutch are the tallest in the world with an average height of 184 cm for men. Scientists say it’s because of their DNA, nutrition and welfare, others say because of their dairy consumption.
Fact Number 3 - Bikes
There are more bikes than people in the Netherlands, there are about 1.3 bicycles per person
Fact Number 4 - Flat as a Pancake
The Netherlands is a very flat country. The Vaalserberg is the highest point in the Netherlands. Yet, it’s only 322.7 meters high
Fact Number 5 - Built on Wooden Poles
Amsterdam is entirely built on wooden poles 11 meters deep. This is due to its soil which consists of thick layers of clay and fen.
Fact Number 6 - Below Sea Level
Planes at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam actually land about 3 to 4.5 meters below sea level.
Fact Number 7 - Bridges
There are 1,281 bridges in Amsterdam!
Bonus Fact
The most popular tourist souvenirs from the Netherlands include clogs (wooden shoes), miniature windmills, cheese, and tulips.
