Netherlands is a low-lying country in northwestern Europe known for canals, tulip fields, windmills and vibrant urban culture.
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Geography
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Region | European Union |
| Subregion | Western Europe |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Timezone | EuropeAmsterdam |
| Latitude | 52.3784 |
| Longitude | 4.9009 |
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8:58 PM LOCAL TIMENetherlands, or _Holland, is a country of **flat plains**, **historic water management**, and **design-led cities**. De facto national language is Dutch, but you'll hear regional languages like Frisian_ and see a highly developed multilingual urban culture. Highlights include Amsterdam's canal ring, Utrecht's wharf cellars, and Rotterdam's modern architecture. Outside the cities, you'll find tulip fields, polder landscapes, and the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk. Visitors come for museum-hopping, cycling, and local foods — from raw herring to cheese—plus modern design and lively cafe scenes—all set against a backdrop of easy train travel and compact, bike-friendly towns.
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