Netherlands

Netherlands Netherlands also known as Holland is home to the famous capital of Amsterdam :) Flag of Netherlands! Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy-A monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation. Population: 16.6 Million Offical Language: Dutch Main Religion: [|Roman Catholicism] The [|Binnenhof] is the centre of Dutch politics. Map of the Netherlands 1 Star Hotel in Amsterdam the Ben Hotel (� 7.50 per person per night)

3 Star Hotel in Amsterdam the Eden Lancaster ( � 15.00 per night)

5 Star Hotel in Amsterdam the Radisson ( $ 159.00 per night)

The most famous people from the netherlands are: Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) lived and worked in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. He had a special style all of his own. His paintings and drawings are popular all over the world. There is a special museum in Amsterdam with paintings by Van Gogh.
 * Antonie van Leeuwenhoek** (1632-1723) invented the microscope. He built at least 500 of them, with copper or silver plates and lenses that he made himself. He also discovered bacteria.

The CD was invented in the Netherlands. The Dutch electronics company **Philips** brought out the first CD in 1982. Holland soccer team that competed in the 2010 world cup.

The Diary of Anne Frank is written from Anne Frank's perspective as her and her family hides out in Holland. Anne Frank's house is one of the main attractions in Amsterdam.

--> Anne Frank house. Another main attraction of The Netherlands are the many different canal cruises that are offered. [|Pictures] Many tourists flock to the Heineken Brewery in The Netherlands. Heineken is a lager, popular mainly in the U.S., Australia, Europe, and many Middle Eastern countries.

Amsterdam offers many walking and bike tours for tourists.

Part of Amsterdam's infamous reputation is being a country with numerous "red-light districts". Which are parts of urban areas with concentrated prostitution and sex-oriented businesses. De Wallen in Amsterdam is the most well known red-light district. And unheard of in the U.S. prostitution is actually legal in Holland.