The Netherlands is a low-lying country located in Western Europe between Germany and Belgium. Most of its land has been reclaimed from the sea, resulting in a very flat landscape without any mountains. The economy relies heavily on foreign trade and industries like food production. Dutch culture is diverse due to its history and people from over 170 nationalities living in Amsterdam, though the official language is Dutch.

1. Netherlands
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2. Physical Characteristics
• The Netherlands is very unusual because most
of there land is reclaimed from the sea.
• The West and North is made of low flat lands.
• The east and south is made of higher land
with minor hills.
• There is no mountains with the highest
elevation being a summit at 1,059 feet.

3. Customs and Traditions
• Bicycles are very popular for there are more
than 12 million owned in Holland.
• Windmills are very big for energy.
• Wooden Shoes are popular in Netherlands.
• Are known to treat people very equal.
• Coffee in the morning and tea or coffee after
diner are very important times in the Dutch
society.

4. Economy
• The Dutch economy is the fifth-largest
economy in the euro-zone.
• Industrial activity is predominantly in food .
• They have a 42 thousand GDP per capita.
• Very prosperous and open economy.
• Depends heavily on foreign trade.

5. Cultural Characteristics
• Amsterdam has people from 170 different
nationalities living there.
• Families tend to be small one to two children
homes.
• Official language is Dutch.
• Culture is very diverse reflecting many
regional differences.
• Dutch was known for golden age.

6. Geography
• Located in western Europe between Germany
and Belgium bordering the north sea.
• Terrain is mostly lowlands.
• Only true natural hazard is flooding.
• Main natural resources are petroleum and
natural gas.
• Located at mouth of three European rivers.