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| The Netherlands is a small country of 41,526 square kilometers (slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey) of which 7,643 square kilometers is water. With a population of just over 16 million people it is one of the densest populated countries in the world. The climate is temperate with cool summers and mild winters. The capital is Amsterdam. The seat of government is located in The Hague.
The Netherlands is a prosperous and open economy depending heavily on foreign trade. The economy is noted for stable industrial relations, moderate inflation, a sizable current account surplus, and an important role as a European transportation hub. Industrial activity is predominantly in food processing, chemicals, petroleum refining, and electrical machinery. A highly mechanized agricultural sector employs no more than 4% of the labor force but provides large surpluses for the food-processing industry and for exports. Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes have made Holland world famous. The Dutch are also known for success in commerce, warm hospitality and impressive artistic and cultural achievements. From the earliest days of our republic, men and women of Dutch ancestry have made important contributions to American History and culture. The original Pilgrim Fathers sought religious freedom from persecution in England and went initially to The Netherlands in 1608 and stayed until 1620 when they were granted a charter to found a colony in New England. Other groups seeking religious freedom such as the Huguenots first moved to The Netherlands before emigrating to the New World. |
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| The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I but suffered a brutal invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EC, and participated in the introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999. |
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| The influence of our Dutch ancestors can still be seen not only in New York's Hudson River Valley but also in Pennsylvania along the Schuylkill River and in communities in Michigan where many people trace their roots to settlers from the Netherlands. Generations of Dutch immigrants have enriched the United States with the unique customs and traditions of their ancestral homeland - a country that has given the world great artists, celebrated philosophers, and leaders of international business. Many celebrated American leaders are of Dutch descent as are three presidents, Martin Van Buren, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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