The Netherlands - The country
is situated in Western Europe, bordering Belgium to the south
and Germany
to the east, to its north and west in the North
Sea. Although the Netherlands is the country's official name,
people popularly call it Holland. The provinces of North Holland
and South Holland form only part of the Netherlands.
 Amsterdam - The capital, is a city of
great contrasts as a formal cultural center mixed with a reputation
of toleration
with its
coffeeshops and well known Red Light District.
Often referred to as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam is divided by
its many
canals and with a small town ambience can easily navigated by foot. There
is always something to do in Amsterdam. Shopping streets, museums,
monumental buildings,
canals, coffeeshops, sex shows and much more. Amsterdam is a city with
something for everyone.
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