The Netherlands
By: Aniyah Carrion
Country basics
Country-Netherlands
Capital-Amsterdam
Meaning of flag-The flag of the Netherlands {Dutch: Vlag Nederland} is a horizontal tricolor of red,white, and blue.
Geography
The continent of the Netherlands is Western Europe and the countries that surround the Netherlands are Belguim and Germany.
Major bodies of water-Rhine River, Waal River Wadden Sea, Ijsselrneer Lake, Markermeer Lake, Eastern Scheldt estuary, North sea.
Major landforms- 20% of the Netherlands is located below sea level and protected by a series of dikes. (concrete designed to prevent low lying areas by the river.
Major landmarks-Windmills, A Dutch Treasure Trave know as there art gallery, Van Gogh Museum.
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Government
What type of government does the country have-Constitutional monanchy
Who is the leaders-Chief Mark Rutte- President Term: 4 Years
Information
Email: Aniyah.Carrion@nisdtx.org