Geography
Nov 11, 2010
Holland is situated in the west of Europe. Holland borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south and the North Sea to the north and west. This small country lies at the point where the German, British and French cultures meet. Once you have arrived in Holland, you’ll discover that many European capitals are within easy reach. Brussels is two hours by train, and a short flight from Amsterdam will take you to Paris, Madrid or Berlin. The Dutch universities are an ideal starting point for study tours and exchange in other European countries. What strikes people most when they first arrive in Holland is the landscape. The country is extremely flat. While there are some hilly areas in the southeast corner of the country, even these barely infringe on the broad, unbroken expanse of sky that is so characteristic of the Dutch landscape. Moreover, there is water everywhere, in the form of lakes, rivers and canals. Holland’s relatively small area of slightly over 41,000 square kilometres is home to a total of 16 million people.
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