The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland (IPA: ˈne:dərlɑnt)) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden), which is formed by the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, located in northwestern Europe. It borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. The current borders were formed in 1839.

The Netherlands is often referred to by the name Holland. This is, however, misguided, since the provinces of North and South Holland in the western Netherlands are only two of the country's twelve provinces. (For more on this and other naming issues see below under 'naming conventions'.)

The Netherlands is a densely populated and geographically low-lying country (its name literally means "low countries" or "low lands") and is popularly known for its windmills, clogs (wooden shoes), dikes, tulips, bicycles, and social tolerance. Its liberal policies receive international attention, such as those concerning drugs, prostitution, same-sex marriage, abortion and euthanasia. The country is host to the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court at The Hague.

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Homeschooling Central: Christmas Around the World {Netherlands} « Homeschooling Happy ... http://bit.ly/5qfGp1
sabhaen (Sabino Haden) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:34:42 -0000
Homeschooling Central: Christmas Around the World {Netherlands} « Homeschooling Happy ... http://bit.ly/5qfGp1
NEW YEAR - LOOMING!! NEW YOU AVAILABLE!!! www.kleeneze.co.uk THEN GET BACK TO ME uk/germany/netherlands/northern ireland
hopeso2 (Ian Hope) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:12:10 -0000
NEW YEAR - LOOMING!! NEW YOU AVAILABLE!!! www.kleeneze.co.uk THEN GET BACK TO ME uk/germany/netherlands/northern ireland
Writing a #postcrossing postcard to Netherlands through http://www.postcrossing.com
LeishaCamden (Leisha Camden) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:00:32 -0000
Writing a #postcrossing postcard to Netherlands through http://www.postcrossing.com
Work -when/where/IF -YOU want! BE U - IN netherlands/germany/uk/northern ireland THIS COULD BE 4 U!! www.kleeneze.co.uk THEN get back 2 me
hopeso2 (Ian Hope) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:52:41 -0000
Work -when/where/IF -YOU want! BE U - IN netherlands/germany/uk/northern ireland THIS COULD BE 4 U!! www.kleeneze.co.uk THEN get back 2 me
Meteor shower, astronomy, Geminis active http://bit.ly/7abXN3 11 meteors reported in half an hour in cloudy conditions, Netherlands. Sky.
Koreman (Koreman) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:51:50 -0000
Meteor shower, astronomy, Geminis active http://bit.ly/7abXN3 11 meteors reported in half an hour in cloudy conditions, Netherlands. Sky.
@CarolBellomo hahah its ok, its what we speak in the Netherlands :P Im fine too, just a little tired from last night. what are you up to?
denisedeboo (Denise) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:45:35 -0000
@CarolBellomo hahah its ok, its what we speak in the Netherlands :P Im fine too, just a little tired from last night. what are you up to?

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