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The Netherlands (pronounced /'n?ð?rl?ndz/&_160;( listen); Dutch Nederland, pronounced&_160;['ne?d?rl?nt]&_160; ( listen)) is a country in Northwestern Europe, constituting the major portion of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is a parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy. The Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. The capital is Amsterdam and the seat of government is The Hague.

The Netherlands is often called Holland, which is formally incorrect as North and South Holland are actually two of its twelve provinces (see terminology of "the Netherlands"). The word Dutch is used to refer to the people, the language, and anything pertaining to the Netherlands. The difference between the noun and the adjective is a peculiarity of the English language and does not exist in the Dutch language.

Being one of the first parliamentary democracies, the Netherlands was a modern country from its inception. Among other affiliations the country is a founding member of the European Union (EU), NATO, OECD, WTO, and has signed the Kyoto protocol. With Belgium and Luxembourg it forms the Benelux economic union. The country is host to five international courts the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Court and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. The former four are situated in The Hague as is the EU's criminal intelligence agency Europol. This has led to the city being dubbed "the world's legal capital".^[3]

The Netherlands is a geographically low-lying country, with about 27% of its area and 60% of its population located below sea level.^[4][5] Significant areas have been gained through land reclamation and preserved through an elaborate system of polders and dikes. Much of the Netherlands is formed by the estuary of three important European rivers, which together with their distributaries form the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. Most of the country is very flat, with the exception of foothills in the far south-east and several low-hill ranges in the central parts created by ice-age glaciers.^{[citation needed]}

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1. ICC Prosecutor Faces Uphill Challenges in Kenya Case November 04, 2009 A group representing victims of Kenya's post-election violence is urging The Hague to intervene and prosecute those most responsible for the organized slaughters. The victims play just one part in the complex web of political realities facing the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor as he arrives Thursday for a face-to-face meeting with Kenya's government leaders. International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo in The Hague, Netherlands, 04 Mar 2009ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo's visit follows the Kenyan government's failure to meet a September 30 deadlin... (read more)

2. Complete Your Vacation In Amsterdam Hotels November 05, 2009 Talking about museums in Amsterdam is talk about the Rijksmuseum. It is the National Museum for Art and History of the Netherlands, an ideal place to visit if you are an art lover. At the Rijksmuseum you will find all the highlights of the Dutch Golden Age with paintings from Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Frans Hals among other artists. For example, the most famous painting of Rembrandt, "The Night Watch", is located inside these walls. It is very easy to get here, so, don't miss the chance to go. This city has many good Hotels in different parts; tourists always find a nice place to... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

3. Sierra Leone Tribunal Hands Down Final Rulings October 26, 2009 Chief Prosecutor Stephen Rapp (R) at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, The Hague, Netherlands (File)The U.N.-backed war crimes court for Sierra Leone has upheld prison sentences for three rebel leaders convicted of crimes against humanity.The court's appeals chamber Monday confirmed sentences of 52 years for Issa Hassan Sesay, 40 years for Morris Kallon, and 25 years for Augustine Gbao.The three rebels were convicted of overseeing a series of rapes and killings during Sierra Leone's 1991 to 2002 civil war.The Special Court for Sierra Leone is now due to shut down operations in the ... (read more)

4. First Day of Karadzic Trial Adjourns October 26, 2009 The war crimes trial of Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is seen in the courtroom to enter pleas to 11 charges including genocide and crimes against humanity, in the Hague, Netherlands (File) began Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in the Hague, but without the defendant.Karadzic refused to attend the opening session, insisting he needs more time to prepare his defense.  The session was adjourned after about 20 minutes.Prosecutors say that after 15 months in custody and with a team of legal advisors to help... (read more)

5. Serbia Pledges Cooperation Before Karadzic Trial October 25, 2009 A stand-off is expected Monday between former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and the U.N. court in The Netherlands as the war crimes suspect says he will boycott the start of the long-awaited trial. Serbia's Foreign Minister, Vuk Jeremic, has told VOA News his country will do "its utmost" to cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.  Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is seen in the courtroom, in the Hague, Netherlands (File) The U.N. Tribunal in The Hague wants Radovan Karadzic to face 11 charges Monday, including involvement in Europe's worst... (read more)

6. History of the telescope October 23, 2009 The earliest evidence of working telescopestelescopes were the refracting telescopes that appeared in the Netherlands in 1608. Their development is credited to three individuals: Hans Lippershey and Zacharias Janssen, who were spectacle makers in Middelburg, and Jacob Metius of Alkmaar. Galileo greatly improved upon these designs the following year. The idea that a mirror could be used as an objective instead of a lens was being investigated soon after the invention of the refracting telescope. The potential advantages of using parabolic mirrorsparabolic mirrors, primarily reduction of spheri... (read more) Author: Wendy zong

7. Karadzic to Boycott His Own War Crimes Trial October 22, 2009 Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is seen in the courtroom to enter pleas to 11 charges including genocide and crimes against humanity, in the Hague, Netherlands (File) Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic says he will not appear at his war crimes trial, set to begin next week.In a letter released to the U.N. court in the Hague Thursday, Karadzic, who plans to defend himself, said he has not been given enough time to prepare.He says he should have been given almost two years to get ready for what he called a "gigantic" case.Karadzic faces 11 charges, including genocide, stemming fro... (read more)

8. The Benefits Of Dutch Company Formation October 19, 2009 Reduced corporate income tax rates and new state initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of non-payment from customers, makes Dutch Company Formation an increasingly attractive proposition. The Netherlands has long been a favourite home for foreign investors and these new government policies increase the appeal for companies considering setting up business in Holland. Due to a stable and successful economy and a trade and investment policy that is one of the most open in the world, thousands of international companies have already experienced the many benefits of Company Incorporation in ... (read more) Author: Heather Landau

9. OECD Tax Treaties--Ecuador Not Signing October 16, 2009 Recent Tax Information Exchange Agreements * Andorra - Austria, France, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino * Anguilla - Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands,United Kingdom * Antigua and Barbuda - Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, United States * Aruba - British Virgin Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Spain, St. Kitt and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, United States * Australia - Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Jersey, Netherlands Antilles * Austria - ... (read more) Author: Aurelia Masterson

10. Northern European painting of the 15th-16th centuries October 16, 2009 The 15th and 16th centuries saw the rise of capitalism and a growing middle class, the creation of modern nation states, and the upheaval of the Protestant Reformation. For artists, an innovation of evenly far-reaching importance was the perfection of oil paints in the Low Countries, which allowed northern painters to depict the world with unprecedented precision. At the end of the middle Ages, some of the liveliest centers of painting were in the Netherlands, also known as the Low Countries, an area comprising present-day Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and part of France. Artists here riv... (read more) Author: Nisha Sabbik

11. Kenya Invites ICC Prosecutor for Talks November 3 October 14, 2009 International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo (file photo)Kenya has invited the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor for talks on trying the main suspects in last year's post-election violence.Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo has been asked to visit November 3 for discussions with President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Kenyan Justice Minister Mutula Kilonzo said late Tuesday that he is awaiting Moreno-Ocampo's response after communicating the request by phone and fax.The ICC prosecutor has said he will pursue "those most responsible" for the riots and ... (read more)

12. Hotels Schiphol For Everyone October 14, 2009 Amsterdam is not as expensive as many major European cities such as London or Paris. Here, you will find the most appropriate way to explore the city. For example, Amsterdam's transport is mainly bicycles. Yes, this vehicle is very popular by locals and some tourists who want live this experience. If you pretend to travel long distance, you should go to Central Station. It is a traditional building that works as trams and buses stop. Here, you will find transport to any place of the Netherlands. Hotels Schiphol are located close to Central Station. Few European cities have outdoor marke... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

13. What is the change in the Dutch language in the 20th century? October 12, 2009 The Dutch language is spoken by more than 22 million people, most of them in countries like the Netherlands and Belgium. Given this statistic, Dutch can be considered as one of the more popular languages in Europe. Before the 17th century the Dutch language was not yet standardized. There were many dialects in existence that it was beginning to pose a problem. After the 17th century, after the standardization of the Dutch language has taken place, it became so much easier to identify the distinctions between the standard Dutch language and its dialects. But the developments surround... (read more) Author: Sachin Garg

14. Holland And The Thriving Dutch Escorting World October 11, 2009 Many people would automatically think of Amsterdam’s red light district when talking about the Netherlands sex industry. However, in Holland there’s also a busy escort services industry. And, because prostitution is entirely legit, there’s a massive choice of Dutch escorts to choose from. In Holland, the escort industry has been around a very long time and it has expanded constantly. Buyers have a brilliant choice as there are literally thousands of girls in the industry. Because the size of the internet, you are able to find a lot of escort agencies on the web. You can look at informatio... (read more) Author: Tomas Cot

15. Best Entertainment In Amsterdam's Hotels October 09, 2009 Amsterdam's tourism is a profitable activity. The city receives more than 5 million visitors per year; you could be one of them. The museums are very popular in the Netherlands, especially in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art, Anne Frank House and Rembrandt House are the most visited places of the capital. Museumplein must be an obligatory stop in your visit to Amsterdam. There are many Hotels located in this area. If you don't speak Dutch, you will need to speak English; locals also speak fluid English. Any visit to Amsterdam will be complete if to... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

16. Impact of Global Economic Crisis On Consumer Attitudes & Behaviors In Netherlands October 09, 2009 Global Economic Crisis: The Impact On Consumer Attitudes & Behaviors In The Netherlands report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Global-Economic-Crisis-The-Impact-On-Consumer-Attitudes-Behaviors-In-The-Netherlands.html ) shows that in April 2009, more than three quarters of Dutch consumers perceived they were living in a recession. This is indicative of the 'recessionary mindset' influencing consumer behavior. Symptomatic of falling consumer confidence is the fact that more than 25% of Dutch consumers experienced falling job security and diminishing confidence in the housing ... (read more) Author: Bharat Book Bureau

17. Lloyds TSB October 08, 2009 Lloyds TSB is the result of a merger in 1995 of two formidable financial institutions: Lloyds Bank Group and the TSB Group. Today, Lloyds TSB has offices in 27 countries around the world. As a major player in the financial arena, its offices are located in all of the world’s financial hot spots including Dubai, Switzerland, the United States, Hong Kong and the Netherlands. Online banking with Lloyds TSB is the preferred banking method of the majority of its 27-million customers. The Internet has definitely changed the way people live and many are taking advantage of its convenience to perfo... (read more) Author: William Doyle

18. Traditional Hotels In The Windmills City October 08, 2009 Amsterdam has a strong relation with art. Excellent painters such as Rembrandt, Vincent Van Gogh or Johannes Vermeer were born in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is the major and largest city of the Netherlands. This capital is home of numerous museums that worth visit. Van Gogh Museum is an interesting place for visiting, above all, if you are an art lover. For obvious reasons, the museum contains the world largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh's art. It would be a smart choice explores this and other museums located in the same area. Don't forget to book any Hotels located in Amsterdam downtown.... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

19. ACP EU development cooperation October 08, 2009 The two participants in this development cooperation are the ACP and the EU. Let us know a bit more about each of them: The European Union Beginning in the 1960s, a group of 6 nations in Western Europe – France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg – created the European Economic Community (EEC). These member states began expanding, with the adoption of the United Kingdom, developed into the European Community, a group of 15 nations and was the foundation for the modern-day European Union. The African, Caribbean and Pacific States The African, Caribbean ... (read more) Author: Martin Boyd

20. Fun Holidays At Hotels Amsterdam Airport October 02, 2009 The best way to explore Amsterdam is in group. The city offers numerous landmarks and festivals during all year. Amsterdam is the fourth most visited city in Europe, now, you will discover the reasons. A wide variety of Hotels Amsterdam Airport is a point in favor to visit the Netherlands. Amsterdam is a magnet for museum lovers, especially the Museumplein Area where are located the three most important museums of the country. They are Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art. Holland overall has an active cultural life. Besides museums, you will also find theater... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

21. Kenyans Welcome ICC Decision on Post-Election Violence September 30, 2009 International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo in The Hague, Netherlands, 04 Mar 2009Kenyans are expressing appreciation for the decision by the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor to go after the major suspects of post-election political violence, while working with Kenya on creating local solutions at the same time.  The ICC prosecutor announced his move to intervene after the nation missed its September 30 deadline.The move by the ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo to announce its decision to open cases against senior Kenyan officials did not come as mu... (read more)

22. Netherlands Antilles Casinos September 29, 2009 Netherlands Antilles holds twenty seven casinos which is the second largest amount in the Caribbean countries. These casinos are divided across three states. Curacao is the state with the most casinos in Netherlands Antilles. It has thirteen casinos and twenty six slot machines. Casinos are the only legal gambling facility allowed in Netherlands Antilles. Netherlands Antilles largest casino is Princess Port de Plaisance Hotel and Casino. It is located in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten. It holds twenty five gaming tables and 1350 slot machines and video game terminals. The majority of the cas... (read more) Author: William Doyle

23. Learning Kindeness From Anne Frank September 28, 2009 It’s difficult for me to imagine living in fear everyday the way Anne Frank did, and still find a way to be happy and display kindness and joy the way she did. Anne was a Jewish girl born in Germany who wrote a diary while in hiding with her family and four friends in Amsterdam during the German occupation of the Netherlands. After living for 2 years in hiding, she and her group were betrayed and the Germans removed them to concentration camps where Anne Frank died 7 months later. Her father Otto was the only one to survive and was instrumental in having Anne Frank’s diary published. It is fr... (read more) Author: William Doyle

24. Anxiety - Americanization ( Part 1 ) September 26, 2009 Along an island in the North Sea,five miles from the Dutch Coast,stretches a dangerous ledge of rocks that has proved the graveyard of many a vessel sailing that turbulent sea. On this island once lived a group of men who, as each vessel was wrecked, looted the vessel and murdered those of the crew who reached shore. The government of the Netherlands decided to exterminate the island pira tes,and for the job King William selected a young lawyer at The Hague. "I want you to clean up that island," was the royal order. It was a formidable job for a young man of twenty-odd years. By royal pro... (read more) Author: William Doyle

25. Ruby Royal Casino | Fit for a King! September 25, 2009 The founders of this online casino have been part of the industry since 2000, and the result of their experience and know-how have resulted in one of the most exciting sites to be launched in a long time. Ruby Royal online casino is fully regulated and authorized by the Curacao Gaming Commission, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Netherlands Antilles. This site is also a member of the CIGA (the Curacao Internet Gaming Association), showing that the casino takes industry reputation and standards very seriously. The main aim of this casino, however, is to prov... (read more) Author: Casino Cash Journey Team

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