About Netherland..
The Netherlands,[j] informally Holland, is a country located in Northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[13] The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; it borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, with a North Sea coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium.[14] The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland.[1] Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official in the Caribbean territories.[1]
Netherlands literally means "lower countries" in reference to its low elevation and flat topography, with 26% situated below sea level.[15] Most of the areas below sea level, known as polders, are the result of land reclamation that began in the 14th century.[16] In the Republican period, which began in 1588, the Netherlands entered a unique era of political, economic, and cultural greatness, ranked among the most powerful and influential in Europe and the world; this period is known as the Dutch Golden Age.[17] During this time, its trading companies, the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company, established colonies and trading posts all over the world.[18][19]
With a population of over 17.9 million people, all living within a total area of 41,850 km2 (16,160 sq mi)—of which the land area is 33,500 km2 (12,900 sq mi)—the Netherlands is the 33rd most densely populated country, with a density of 535 people per square kilometre (1,390 people/sq mi). Nevertheless, it is the world's second-largest exporter of food and agricultural products by value, owing to its fertile soil, mild climate, intensive agriculture, and inventiveness.[20][21][22] The four largest cities in the Netherlands are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht.[23] Amsterdam is the country's most populous city and the nominal capital, though the primary national political institutions are located in the Hague.[24]
The Netherlands has been a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a unitary structure since 1848. The country has a tradition of pillarisation (separation of citizens into groups by religion and political beliefs) and a long record of social tolerance, having legalised prostitution and euthanasia, along with maintaining a liberal drug policy. The Netherlands allowed women's suffrage in 1919 and was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage in 2001.[25] Its mixed-market advanced economy has the eleventh-highest per capita income globally. The Hague holds the seat of the States General, Cabinet, and Supreme Court.[26] The Port of Rotterdam is the busiest in Europe.[27] Schiphol is the busiest airport in the Netherlands, and the fourth busiest in Europe. Being a developed country, the Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union, Eurozone, G10, NATO, OECD, and WTO, as well as a part of the Schengen Area and the trilateral Benelux Union. It hosts intergovernmental organisations and international courts, many of which are in The Hague.[28]
1. Sallandse Heuvelrug
At Sallandse Heuvelrug you can see beautiful fields of blooming, purple heather in late August and it’s well worth the trip. You can feel like Kathy and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights on the West Yorkshire Moors, because it really is reminiscent of that amazing landscape. However, it’s the Netherlands so your legs will be less tired from climbing hills all day.
2. Canna and Perennial Nursery Van Haaster
These beautiful, red flowers are native to tropical climates, but they are also grown right here in the Netherlands by Canna and Perenial Nursery Van Haaster. They bloom from June all the way through to October and they’re not the only flowers you can see at the nursery. They offer guided tours to get in touch via the website if you’d like to go and visit these beauties.
3. De Groene Bollenschuur
These beautiful flower fields are almost always in bloom, with rows and rows of different flowers to appreciate. You can even stay here because De Groene Bollenschuur is a bed and breakfast, and the rooms are lovely. The alliums bloom in early June and they look spectacular.
4. Sassenheim
If you want to see fields of gorgeous daffodils then Sassenheim and Lisse are your best bet, and they bloom from mid-March until mid-April. It’s literally where North and South Holland meet, and there are so many amazing cycle paths that take you through this area. It’s really worth making a day out of it, and you can cycle past Keukenhof too to get to Sassenheim and Lisse’s flower fields. Check out these cycle path maps if you fancy it.
5. Drenthe
From mid-June until early August you can see fields of gorgeous poppies growing in Drenthe, and that’s not the only reason to visit. The national park is expansive and incredible, with plenty of space for everyone to wander around amidst nature and relax.
6. Granny’s Bouquet
This stunning little lavender farm is located in the little village of Stroe, just an hour away from Amsterdam if you’re driving, and you can smell the fragrant lavender as you approach. It’s a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, and there’s a lovely little tearoom where you can sit and relax. Plus, you can actually take some lavender home from the flower fields, and if you dry it then you can savour that lovely scent all year round. Visit the website to read more about the farm.
7. Amsterdamse Bos
There are over 400 cherry trees in Amsterdamse Bos, donated to Amsterdam by the Japanese Women’s Club in 2000. Each and every one of the trees has a name, and this amazing park has to be the best spot in Amsterdam to see the gorgeous cherry blossom.
8. Keukenhof
We couldn’t leave this magical place off the list. Keukenhof is just outside of Amsterdam and in the springtime, it’s packed with hills and dales of amazing tulips. There are so many eye-catching arrangements here, and you can find tons of information on this place via the website.
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