The Netherlands are in the northwest of Europe, and the main capital is Amsterdam. It often called Holland, but this is not accurate because North Holland and South Holland are only 2 of the 12 provinces. The other 10 are Zeeland, Friesland, and Groningen which border the North Sea, and North Brabant, Limburg, Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel, Drenthe, and Flevoland.
Dutch food is fairly mild, with a lot of dairy products and potatoes. Tulips and windmills aside, the Netherlands is famous for its artwork, especially the "Dutch Masters", such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, 19th and 20th century Vincent van Gogh and Piet Mondriaan, and M. C. Escher the graphics artist.
Netherlands Geography
40% of the Netherlands is actually below sea-level, making the country prone to flooding, and as a result is full of canals throughout that make it easier to travel throughout. The coastal regions have to be protected by artificial dikes and dunes. It is a very diverse and multicultural nation, with a flat landscape.
Netherlands Language
The Netherlands is home to over 16 million people, most of whom are Dutch, and speak Dutch (although English is also widely spoken here).
Most popular city in the Netherlands
The capital is the largest city, followed by Rotterdam and The Hague (also the seat of government).
Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez has a skiing area of 450km, one of the great features of Alpe d'Huez is it's large vertical drop an average of 2,210m. The resort has one of the largest ski runs in the world.... Alpe d'Huez , France
Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil)
Avoriaz is probably the best known resort of the Portes du Soleil area which has 12 resorts and two country's. Avoriaz is located at an altitude of 1800m, it stays open until April when the Ski season Ends.... Avoriaz, France
Brides-les-Bains
Brides-les-Bains has the worlds largest ski area with 600km. The resort has apres ski life and a spa resort. You can stay in the upper mountain hotels to get the most out of your holiday resort.... Brides-les-Bains, France
Courchevel
Courcheval does enjoy a reputation for being the world's best ski resort. Described as classic, prestigious and extravagant , Set in breathtaking scenery in a superbly inter-linked region, Courchevel offers visitors a choice of 198 lifts, uphill capacity of over 243,000 people an hour .... Courchevel, France
Drouzin le Mont (Vallee d'Aulps)
Drouzin le Mont is a small beautiful family resort, children can learn to ski here in complete safety on slopes facing the accommodation. The resort has 15 slopes with 2 chair lifts, 4 drag lifts and 2 snow wires.... Drouzin le Mont, France
Flaine
Flaine has 265km of skiing area, it is a well known tourist attraction for winter holidays. Some of the best skiing in France can be found at this resort. The resort is well laid out with 77 lifts.... Flaine, France
Grand Massif
Grand Massif is 5 resorts linked by 256km of skiing with 133 down hill slopes served by 78 lifts.... Grand Massif, France
La Clusaz
The ski village of La Clusaz celebrated 100 years of winter sports in 2007 and this resort, often described as dynamic,is one of the closest to the UK so is convenient for car drivers.... La Clusaz, France
La Plange
La Plange has a 6 seater detachable chair lift, 11 individual resorts make up the area La Plange. It has slopes at different levels of difficulty, there are 210km of ski runs which favours beginner and intermediate skiers.... La Plange, FranceLa Plange, France
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