Netherlands
Art and Culture
Whats with the Netherlands?
The Netherlands are known for being popular in the world of art, with there most acclaimed artist and architecture. Most of the traveling is done by cycling and through the canals. This beautiful country has so much to offer.
To live in the Netherlands. Whats it like?
Located in western Europe. The Netherlands is a flat country, that is 25% at or below sea level which is why there are so many canals. What isn't water is low rolling hills.
The weather consists of cool summers and moderate winters. The climate is influenced by the North sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Artists
The Netherlands are known for famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrant and many others.
How to fit in with the Dutch?
They all speak dutch and english but dont ask because its already assumed that everyone speakes english.
They are clean, well organized people. They are private and do not like to discuss accomplishments.
Normally you shake hands and repeat your last name because the are very formal and will not address you by your first name until they are very aquainted with you. The also aviod touching in public and stand at least an arms length away when speaking to someone.
Culture of The Netherlands
The culture of the Netherlands is full of the Arts.
Two of the many subcultures revolve around the Arts being, punks or contemporary hipsters. And the cultural change they have recently experienced would be a shift from folk, dance music, to rock and Nederpop (pop music of the netherlands)