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Ik Hou van Holland

Welcome to a short lesson on the Netherlands!

The Netherlands in general

What do we already
know about the Netherlands?

TRUE

FALSE

The Netherlands and Holland are one and the same.

The Netherlands is the lowest lying country in the world.

There are more bicycles in the Netherlands than there are people.

Tulips are an authentic Dutch product.

It is because of the Germans in the United States we speak Dutch.

New York City used to be New Amsterdam.

You can buy weed in every city, town and village, as it is legal in the Netherlands.

Some other facts about the Netherlands

•  The Dutch are the reason carrots are orange.
• The Netherlands is the first country in the wolrd to legalise same sex marriage.
• The microscope is a Dutch invention.

The Netherlands in political perspective

With which of the following countries does the Netherlands NOT share a boarder?

1. Belgium
2. Germany
3. France
4. Luxembourg

In which picture do we see our Head of State?

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In which picture do we see our Head of Government?

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The Netherlands in cultural perspective

Share with us a cultural aspect from your country. Please do not mention where you are from!

Stereotype

An overexagerated image of a group of people.

Prejudice

A judgement of someone or something without knowing them or the facts.

Pop Quiz

1. Draw the provinces into the borders of the Netherlands.

2. Write down the names of the Dutch Provinces.

3. Write down the names of the capitols of the Dutch Provinces.

Points awarded

5 points to best borders drawn.

1 point for each correct province (12 points max).

1 point for each correct capitol (12 points max).

Pop Quiz

1. Draw the provinces into the borders of the Netherlands.

2. Write down the names of the Dutch Provinces.

3. Write down the names of the capitols of the Dutch Provinces.