Geography
On what continent is the Netherlands located?
Europe
True or False: People in the Netherlands sometimes wear rubber shoes.
False - You will see wooden clogs though!
What language do people from the Netherlands speak?
Dutch
True or False: People in the Netherlands are the tallest people in the world.
True
What is the countries known color of royalty?
Orange. The fiery Dutch!
True or False: If it weren't for the numerous amounts of dikes and canals, half of the Netherlands would be underwater.
True
Which sea borders the Netherlands?
A. West Sea
B. North Sea
C. East Sea
D. South Sea
B. North Sea
What does mem mean in Dutch?
Mom
Bikes
What colors are in the flag for the Netherlands?
Red, White, and Blue
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
True or False: Most of Amsterdam is built on stilts.
True!
What does the word gras mean?
Grass.
What is the currency people use in the Netherlands?
Euros
Why does the soccer team wear orange?
It is the royal color.
How many provinces are in the Netherlands?
12
True or False: The Netherlands are also called Holland.
False - When you hear Holland that is referring to 2 out of the 12 provinces
What does the word eten mean?
Eat.
Which very famous artist, lived in the Netherlands?
Vincent Van Gogh
What two countries border the Netherlands?
Germany and Belgium
About how high is the highest point in the Netherlands? Hint: it is not very tall at all!
1,058 ft
What airline represents the Netherlands?
KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij)
True or False: Andrea Vandermeers parents both speak Dutch.
False! One of them speaks Frisian and the other speaks Dutch.
What kind of government does the Netherlands have?
Monarchy
What is the countries main flower?
Tulips