{"id":14499,"date":"2019-11-21T04:52:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T12:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=14499"},"modified":"2020-01-08T17:03:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T01:03:30","slug":"three-things-about-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/three-things-about-the-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Things About The Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"

This installment of Three Things is courtesy of Simone Sagi, Press & PR Manager UK & Ireland for Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"canal<\/p>\n

1. Question: What are some of the \u201cthings\u201d or activities that the Dutch do for fun?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"lined-up<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A real cycling nation, the Netherlands<\/a> boasts over 32,000 km. of safe cycling paths, most of which are separated from traffic.<\/p>\n

2. Question: What’s one thing the public probably does NOT know about the Netherlands?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"bikers<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over 26% of the Netherlands is under sea level. For centuries the Dutch have battled against the water and with a system of polders, dykes and weirs have a well-managed way of keeping the water at bay. This creates a beautiful and unique landscape across the country.<\/p>\n

3. Question: Share some aspect of the Netherlands as regards to what it has contributed to the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"stroopwafel\"<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The stroopwafel<\/em> is a combination of two flat biscuits with a caramel centre. It is a traditional and popular treat that originated in the Dutch city of Gouda, also famed for its cheese.<\/p>\n

Go here for further information about the Netherlands.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Over 26% of the Netherlands is under sea level. For centuries the Dutch have battled against the water and with a system of polders, dykes and weirs have a well-managed way of keeping the water at bay. 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