Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Europe · Western Europe
Famous Personality
Vincent van Gogh
artist
He is one of the most celebrated painters in world history.
Local Delicacy
Stroopwafel
A sweet wafer cookie filled with caramel syrup and enjoyed across the country.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Kinderdijk
This famous complex of historic windmills symbolizes Dutch water management.
Agriculture & Produce
Potatoes are a major Dutch field crop, important for food processing and export-oriented agriculture.
Apples are one of the Netherlands' leading orchard fruits and are widely grown commercially.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Accordion is a hallmark of Dutch folk, party and sing-along music traditions.
The Netherlands is famous for its church and concert organs and a strong organ-playing culture.
Violin is important in Dutch folk, classical and popular crossover traditions.
Guitar is ubiquitous in Dutch pop, rock and singer-songwriter music.
The draailier has a recognized place in historical and revivalist Dutch folk music.