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Netherlands
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Netherlands is the part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which comprises of the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, and Aruba. The country is actually a constitutional monarchy, located in Western Europe. North Sea borders Netherlands to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. Often the country is also mentioned as Holland. But your Netherlands Tour will mean a view of an array of gigantic wind mills, roaming aimlessly in the tulip gardens and get a glimpse of Dutch culture in the cities of Eindhoven, Hague, Utrecht and Rotterdam.
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Geographical Facts of Netherlands:
A striking feature of the Netherlands is its flatness. Hilly landscapes are found only in the central part of the country the south-eastern tip of the country and where the glaciers pushed up several hilly ridges. In fact the topography of Netherlands is one of the most intriguing in the whole world.
Economy of Netherlands:
Netherlands has the 16th largest economy in the world, and ranks 10th in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita. Between 1998 and 2000 annual economic growth (GDP) averaged nearly 4%, which is higher than the European average.
Tourism in Netherlands:
The capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam has always been in the tourist's list for vacation purpose as well as for business reasons. Water is the real lifeblood of Netherlands and so the most convenient way of getting a thorough view of the city is canal tour. The foundation of lots of houses goes backto the 17th century. Around Amsterdam there are many possible excursions and day trips available from the city itself with well-networked railways that connects the surrounding towns and cities. Alkmaar, is one such place where there is a famous cheese market at Waagplein. Bus service from Amsterdam to Marken and Volendam, is also available. Both of these places are old fishing villages mainly built of wood. A complete Netherlands Tour should definitely include all these places. Toursflightshotels.com wishes you a rejuvenating Netherlands Tour.
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