Countries & Cities
How well do you know the Netherlands?
No windmill or tulip questions here. These six explore how the Dutch reshaped their land, their food and even the colour of a vegetable.
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Did you know?
- The Netherlands is one of the world's largest exporters of agricultural products, despite its small size.
- Amsterdam has more than 1,500 bridges.
- The Dutch are among the tallest people in the world on average.
A country built by its people
There's a saying that God created the world, but the Dutch created the Netherlands. Much of the country exists because people pushed back the sea.
Living below sea level
Dikes, dunes and pumping stations keep the water out. Once, windmills did much of this pumping — which is why they became a national symbol.
Everyday innovation
From microscopes to modern water engineering, Dutch inventors and engineers have shaped science and daily life far beyond their small country.
A cycling nation
Flat land, short distances and excellent cycle paths have made bicycles part of everyday Dutch life for all ages.