Only 50% of the Netherlands has land exceeding one meter above sea level, with most of the areas below being man-made. Almost 17% of Netherlands land area is reclaimed from lakes and sea.
Because the land is so flat, the country's highest point, which is 323 meters high, is actually referred to as a mountain. It's located in Vaalserberg.
The Dutch people are the tallest in Europe with an average height of 1.81-1.84 meters for adult males and 1.67-1.70 (depending on the source) meters for women.
Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands and home to at least 200 different nationalities. With over 4.2 million international visitors, Amsterdam is now Europe's 5th-busiest tourist destination.
Using "Holland" to talk about the Netherlands is wrong. Holland comprises the Dutch provinces of North and South Holland. It used to be the economically strongest region of the country, which is why it's so known.
The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815 and, since 1848, a parliamentary democracy. It has always had a coalition government.
Stamppot is an old-style Dutch dish. It is made of mashed potatoes mixed with one or more vegetables like kale, carrots, endive or sauerkraut.
Electronic Music is embraced in the Netherlands. It has had a vibrant club, rave and festival scene for over 20 years. People start to party at a very young age. There are plenty of places where people can practice their DJ skills and of course all these activities are concentrated in a very small piece of land so everyone connects and learns from each other at a much higher pace than when people are divided from each other by a lot of distance.
Amsterdam is entirely built on wooden poles 11 meters deep. This is due to its soil which consists of thick layers of clay and fen. The Royal Palace situated at Dam Square is built on at least 13,659 wooden poles.
4. What is not true about the land of the Netherlands?
A.17%of the Netherlands is man-made.
B. 50%of the Netherlands is one meter above sea level.
C. The highest point of land 323 meters high.
D. Land is not flat because there are high mountains on the land.
5. How many different nationalities are there in the Netherlands?
A. 4.2millions B. At least 200. C. 200 D. Not mentioned.
6. Why is it wrong to use "Holland" to talk about the Netherlands?
A. Because Holland used to be strongest region of the country.
B. Because Holland is not used as the name of the country anymore.
C. Because Holland used to be the Dutch provinces.
D. Because Holland only refers to the Dutch provinces of north and south Holland.
7. What do you know about the Royal Palace?
A. It is made of wood. B. It is made of layers of clay.
C. It is built on at least 13659 wooden poles. D. It is built on wooden poles 11 metres deep.
答案 4-7 DBDC
Because the land is so flat, the country's highest point, which is 323 meters high, is actually referred to as a mountain. It's located in Vaalserberg.
The Dutch people are the tallest in Europe with an average height of 1.81-1.84 meters for adult males and 1.67-1.70 (depending on the source) meters for women.
Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands and home to at least 200 different nationalities. With over 4.2 million international visitors, Amsterdam is now Europe's 5th-busiest tourist destination.
Using "Holland" to talk about the Netherlands is wrong. Holland comprises the Dutch provinces of North and South Holland. It used to be the economically strongest region of the country, which is why it's so known.
The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815 and, since 1848, a parliamentary democracy. It has always had a coalition government.
Stamppot is an old-style Dutch dish. It is made of mashed potatoes mixed with one or more vegetables like kale, carrots, endive or sauerkraut.
Electronic Music is embraced in the Netherlands. It has had a vibrant club, rave and festival scene for over 20 years. People start to party at a very young age. There are plenty of places where people can practice their DJ skills and of course all these activities are concentrated in a very small piece of land so everyone connects and learns from each other at a much higher pace than when people are divided from each other by a lot of distance.
Amsterdam is entirely built on wooden poles 11 meters deep. This is due to its soil which consists of thick layers of clay and fen. The Royal Palace situated at Dam Square is built on at least 13,659 wooden poles.
4. What is not true about the land of the Netherlands?
A.17%of the Netherlands is man-made.
B. 50%of the Netherlands is one meter above sea level.
C. The highest point of land 323 meters high.
D. Land is not flat because there are high mountains on the land.
5. How many different nationalities are there in the Netherlands?
A. 4.2millions B. At least 200. C. 200 D. Not mentioned.
6. Why is it wrong to use "Holland" to talk about the Netherlands?
A. Because Holland used to be strongest region of the country.
B. Because Holland is not used as the name of the country anymore.
C. Because Holland used to be the Dutch provinces.
D. Because Holland only refers to the Dutch provinces of north and south Holland.
7. What do you know about the Royal Palace?
A. It is made of wood. B. It is made of layers of clay.
C. It is built on at least 13659 wooden poles. D. It is built on wooden poles 11 metres deep.
答案 4-7 DBDC
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