Study in The Netherlands

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WHERE IS THE NETHERLANDS?

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city’s 17th-century “Golden Age.”

I DON’T SPEAK ANY DUTCH, WILL I MANAGE?

If you speak English, you should not have any difficulties as most Dutch speak fluent (or at least understandable) English. In the Netherlands, the English language can be spoken by the vast majority of the population, with estimates of English proficiency reaching anywhere from 90% to 93% of the Dutch population according to various estimates.

WHAT’S THE CAPITAL CITY & THE CURRENCY?

Good question, the capital city of The Netherlands is Amsterdam and the currency in The Netherlands is Euro.

HOW FRIENDLY ARE DUTCH PEOPLE?

While there may at times be some amount of antipathy towards outsiders, most Dutch people are actually extremely humble, welcoming, and friendly towards outsiders. … If you’re talking to a Dutch person, opinions will be offered freely and in a manner that’s much less sugarcoated than most non-Dutch people are used to.

The Dutch are known to be very direct and opinionated, generally happy, realistic, punctual, and greedy. Besides, the Dutch really like to split bills, have an early dinner, and they love to complain. Even though every person is unique, Dutch people seem to have common behavioural patterns that stand out.

HOW’S THE ECONOMY OF THE NETHERLANDS?

The economy of the Netherlands is the 17th largest in the world in 2021 (in terms of Gross domestic product; GDP) according to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Its GDP per capita was estimated at roughly $57,101 in the fiscal year 2019/20, which makes it one of highest-earning nations in the world (see list of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita). Between 1996 and 2000, annual economic growth (GDP) averaged over 4%, well above the European average of 2.5% at the time. Growth slowed considerably in 2001–05 as part of the early 2000s recession. The years 2006 and 2007 however showed economic growth of 3-4% per annum. The Dutch economy was hit considerably by the financial crisis of 2007–2008, and the ensuing European sovereign-debt crisis.