What do most people know about the Netherlands, that little country on the North Sea coast? Yes, indeed there are many windmills... with lots of cows close by. & no, contrary to what most people think: not every Dutchman wears cloggs, but they are very popular with tourists as a souvenir! The Dutch also make a lot of cheese! Perhaps that is the reason the Dutch are sometimes referred to as cheeseheads... The Netherlands is a low low-lying country with much land reclaimed from marsh & sea, called polders. Because it is so flat it is the perfect place for the average dutchmans favourite hobbies: cycling! Since practically every Dutchman owns a bicycle, there must be at least over 15 million bicycles in the country! The Netherlands is renowned for its tullips. The art of drinking coffee is also big in the Netherlands... & as soon there is something worth celebrating, the easy going Dutch transform into one, big festive group of merrymakers! But there is more to discover! For.. .