Netherlands
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| - | | colspan="2" style="font-size: 2" | The Netherlands is often called '''Holland''', which is formally incorrect as North and South Holland are merely two of its twelve provinces. The word '''Dutch'' is used to refer to the people, the language, and anything indigenous to the Netherlands. | + | | colspan="2" style="font-size: 2" | The Netherlands is often called '''Holland''', which is formally incorrect as North and South Holland are merely two of its twelve provinces. The word '''Dutch''' is used to refer to the people, the language, and anything indigenous to the Netherlands. |
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Netherlands
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| Capital: | The Hague |
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| Language: | Dutch |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Time Zone | UTC +1 |
| The Netherlands is often called Holland, which is formally incorrect as North and South Holland are merely two of its twelve provinces. The word Dutch is used to refer to the people, the language, and anything indigenous to the Netherlands. | |
Background
The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland, also commonly called Holland in English, in reference to the provinces North-Holland and South-Holland) is a Benelux country located in Western Europe and a founding member of the European Union. The Netherlands is bordering Germany to the east and Belgium to the south. To the west, the country faces the North Sea and the United Kingdom. The people, language, and culture of the Netherlands are referred to as "Dutch".
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Climate & Weather
The predominant wind direction in the Netherlands is south-west, which causes a moderate maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters.
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration
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Customs
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Ports & Popular Stops
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Offshore Islands
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Health
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Security
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Transportation
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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