NetherlandsMr. Supalerk Mookda

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Overview

• Geography• The delta plans• Economy

Geography

• Low and flat lands In the west and north

• higher lands with minor hills in the east and south

• Population 16.7 million(2013)

• Area 41,526 km²

Seasons

• Summer ( June-September)• Autumn ( August-November)• Winter ( December-March)• Spring ( March-May)

AmsterdamThe capital city

one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world

Utrechtthe fourth largest city in Netherland

the most populous city

MaastrichtA Roman settlement to a religious centre

Nowadays, it is known as a city of history and culture

Delta plans

• In 1953 Netherlands face the great flood from the North sea , the flood led to 8,361 fatalities and flooded nine percent of the farmland in the Netherlands

After the North Sea flood , a Delta Works Commission was installed to research the causes and develop measures to prevent such disasters in the future “Delta

plan"

Delta plans is a massive chain of flood protection structures, The plans consist of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, levees, and storm surge

barriers. The aim of them was to shorten the Dutch coastline

Eastern Storm Surge Barrier Haringvliet dam

Maeslant Barrier

Economy• Food processing• Petroleum refining• Electrical machinery• Agricultural

Rotterdam portimportant European transportation hub

1940s

During the 2nd World War the Nazi’s wanted to use the Rotterdam as an air and naval base for the planned battle for Britain,

A thousand pieces of bomb were dropped

The Netherlands, along with 11(now 28) of EU country began to use the euro currency on 1 January 2002

The exchange rate is 1 euro = 42.5 bath

European Union

Conclusion

Netherlands is one of the most beautiful country they mix civilization and nature perfectly ,full of history and stable economy

if you want to know more visit Netherlands once in your life

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