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Holland is a small country of the Western Europe, bordering Germany to the East and Belgium to the South. To the west, the country is limited by the North Sea and the United Kingdom.
This country has beautiful historic cities, exuberant countryside landscapes, bold architecture and a very rich artistic culture. Holland is an accessible country, and one of the most progressive nations in the world. Besides the famous Amsterdam there are other cities really worth visiting, such as The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Maastricht.
REASONS TO GO
The amazing museums in Amsterdam (Rijks, Van Gogh, Stedelijk Museum...).
The coffeeshops.
The cheese, the flowers, the windmills and the watermills.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Amsterdam
Language: Dutch
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Area: 41.526 sq. km
Population: 16.4 million
Electricity: 230V/50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code: +31
Time Zone: UTC +1
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day: January 1
Queen's Birthday: April 30
Liberation Day: May 5
Christmas Day: December 25
Boxing Day: December 26
OTHER HOLIDAYS: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday and Whit Monday.
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