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Netherlands Travel Information


Netherlands Flag The Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden) is a country principally located in northwestern Europe, the Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland), but also incorporating the autonomous territories of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: Nederlandse Antillen) in the Caribbean Sea. The European part of the country borders Belgium and Germany, and has a coastline on the North Sea, the Netherlands Antilles has a land border with the French territory of Saint Martin.

As of 2006, the Kingdom of the Netherlands had an estimated population of just over 16.8 million. About 16.5 million people lived in the Netherlands, with a further 200,000 living in the Netherlands Antilles, and 100,000 in Aruba.

The capital and largest city of the country is Amersterdam, which as of 2006 had a population of 743,104. Additionally, there are 20 other Dutch cities with populations of over 100,000. However, almost half of the Dutch population, roughly 7.5 million people, live in Randstad, which is a large conurbation incorporating the four largest Dutch cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), as well as numerous smaller cities.

The Netherlands has a modern highly-advanced economy with very high-levels of GDP per capita. The country is a founding member of the European Union, a member of the eurozone, and cooperates especially closely with Belgium and Luxembourg as part of the Benelux group.

Prinsengracht and Wsterkerk, Amsterdam, Holland
Prinsengracht and Wsterkerk, Amsterdam, Holland Photographic Print
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Windmills, Kinderdijk, Zuid, Holland
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Holland)
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The Rough Guide to The Netherlands (Rough Guides)
By Martin Dunford

Rough Guides
Paperback (376 pages)

The Rough Guide to The Netherlands (Rough Guides)
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"The Rough Guide to The Netherlands" is an indispensable travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. From the pretty village of Edam and the gritty port city of Rotterdam to Amsterdam's famous canals and vibrant nightlife "The Rough Guide to The Netherlands" unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, coffee houses and nightlife across every price range inspired by dozens of colour photos. You'll find everything you need to know for exploring the multitude of historic Dutch towns, coastal dunes, beaches, islands and of course, the famous colour-bursting bulbfields. "The Rough Guide to The Netherlands" includes specialist coverage of Dutch history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. You can explore all corners of this windmill-filled country armed with authoritative background on everything from the country's battles with the sea to the Dutch Golden Age, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to The Netherlands".
Lonely Planet The Netherlands (Country Travel Guide)
By Ryan Ver Berkmoes; Karla Zimmerman

LONELY PLANET
Paperback (352 pages)

Lonely Planet The Netherlands (Country Travel Guide)
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Nobody knows the Netherlands like Lonely Planet and our 4th edition helps you uncover the secrets of this gently beautiful country. Cycle along the canals, past sand dunes, windmills, tulips and wild national parks. Reward yourself with warm appeltaart, then learn to swallow a raw herring without flinching.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Inspiring color section on the best of the Netherlands
Selected coverage of the best walking, boating and cycling
Green Index pointing to sustainable listings
Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels
By Rick Steves

Avalon Travel Publishing
Paperback (444 pages)

Rick Steves  Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels
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Check out works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh and bike along canals fringed with Dutch elm trees—with Rick Steves’ Amsterdam, Bruges & Brussels, travelers can experience the best of this world-class destination—economically and hassle-free. From historic sights to progressive politics, the Netherlands offers endless sights and activities, and no one knows how to experience it all without wasting time and money better than Rick Steves. Rick covers the famous destinations, such as the Anne Frank House and the Red Light District, as well as a number of off-the-beaten path options that will take away from the city and into a countryside filled with windmills and old farm houses. So whether it’s enjoying Flemish art in Bruges or some of the world's best marijuana in Amsterdam, Rick Steves’ Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels leads the way.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Netherlands
By DK Publishing

DK Travel
Paperback (480 pages)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Netherlands
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This beautifully illustrated, updated, and expanded Eyewitness Travel Guide shows The Netherlands as the land of contrasts that it is. It boasts the Frisian Islands in the north to Zeeland in the south, as well as fine sandy beaches, picturesque villages, and vibrant towns. Amsterdam is one of Europe's great cities of art, and the 3D aerial views are the perfect guide to exploring Amsterdam's canals and squares. Also included are cutaways and floor plans that will ensure that you don't miss anything in the major museums and churches.

The guide also provides a wide selection of restaurants, shops, and nightlife venues, as well as sights, festivals and markets listed town by town. Whether your interests lie in cycling the remarkably flat countryside, seeing Delft porcelain being made, or visiting the tulip fields or flower markets, this guide will help you to get the most out of your trip to The Netherlands.

Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook to The Netherlands.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps
Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights
3D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts
Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
Specially devised walking tours, special events info

Frommer's Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg (Frommer's Complete Guides)
By George McDonald

Frommers
Paperback (544 pages)

Frommer s Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg (Frommer s Complete Guides)
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  • A highly informative guide to a great trip in the Low Countries. Leads travelers to the best of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
  • Delivers the scoop on top cultural attractions in Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Luxembourg City, and other urban centers
  • Reveals the best local experiences, from the forests and resorts of Belgium's Ardennes and the wine trail of Luxembourg to the windmills, tulip fields, and carnival celebrations of Holland
  • Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in hotels, dining, and attractions, and now featuring a language chart.
  • Fodor's Amsterdam & the Netherlands, 2nd Edition: with Side Trips Through Belgium (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's

    Fodor's
    Released: 2011-02-22
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    Fodor s Amsterdam & the Netherlands, 2nd Edition: with Side Trips Through Belgium (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Full-color guide • Make your trip to Amsterdam unforgettable with illustrated features, 34 maps, and color photos.
    • Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • A lodging comparison chart • Easy-to-read city and regional color maps
    • Explore Amsterdam, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers  • Best  Day Trips from Amsterdam and Side Trips through the Netherlands and Belgium
     
    • Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Holland-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information

    Tips from Amsterdam & the Netherlands, 2nd Edition
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    Amsterdam Top Attractions [PDF] Quintessential Amsterdam and the Netherlands [PDF] Something for Everyone [PDF] The Netherlands and Belgium Top Attractions [PDF]


    The Netherlands (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
    By DK Publishing

    DK Travel
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    The Netherlands (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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    Whether you are planning to visit a city, a region or a country, DK's foolproof 'Eyewitness' approach makes learning about a place a pleasure in itself. All the traditional guidebook subject matter is covered-descriptions of sights, opening times, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, phrase books etc- but, with the help of specially commissioned illustrations and maps, DK makes essential information easy to access and quick to absorb. No other guides explain the history of a place as clearly in words and pictures. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides-the best guides ever created.

    This beautifully illustrated Eyewitness guide shows the Netherlands as the land of contrasts that it is, from the Frisian Islands in the north to Zeeland in the south, with fine sandy beaches, picturesque villages and vibrant towns. Amsterdam is one of Europe's great cities of art, and the 3-D aerial views are the perfect aid to exploring the city's canals and squares, while cutaways and floor plans ensure you don't miss anything in the major museums and churches. The guide also provides a wide-ranging selection of restaurants, shops and nightlife venues. Whether your interests lie in cycling the remarkably flat countryside, seeing Delft porcelain being made, or visiting the tulip fields or flower markets, this guide will help you to get the most our of your trip to the Netherlands.


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