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National Windmill Day
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When:
May 9 , 2009
- May 10, 2009
Where: All over the country, Netherlands
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Holland which is known as a windmills' country holds once a year in mid May, a national holiday that extolled the windmills. In this day the Dutches host thousands of visitors in the windmills all over the country. This is a special opportunity to go back two hundred years and watch active windmills being operated in grinding various kinds of corn to the enjoyment of the spectators.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Country background and overview:
The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany. |
Languages:
Dutch (official), Frisian (official) |
Climate:
Temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters. |
Capital:
Amsterdam |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 (Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+31 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Toerisme Recreatie Nederland (Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions)
Vlietweg 15,
2266 KR, Leidschendam, The Netherlands
Tel: (31) 70 370 5705
Fax: (31) 70 320 1654 |
Tourist website:
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