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General Information
Currency and Money Matters
Language Information
The Geography
of Holland
The History
of
Holland
Books and Stuff about Holland
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General
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I love Holland and visit there as often as possible. If you have never visited there - you should. However, before you go you should take the time to familiarize yourself with the country
so you will be able to get around and see all you would like to see. The Netherlands
Board of Tourism (212-370-7360) can provide you with some excellent
travel and tourism information along with a lot of good destination information.
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Most people fly into Amsterdam's Airport Schiphol and then transfer to the city of Amsterdam by either train (I suggest taking the train) or taxi to begin their tour of this wonderful country. Click on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for an informational guide to Schiphol Airport and on The International Airport Guide for information on the services at over 100 international airports. Additional information may be found at Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam Tours
If you need a good tour guide for Amsterdam and the Netherlands, contact Iris
Gigi. She will do a wonderful job for you. She is a tour manager and local guide
and, along with her native language, speaks English and Italian. She may be
reached by phone at +31-(0)20-646 53 18 or on the internet at
igigi@hetnet.nl.
Jim
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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The currency for the Netherlands is the euro. At the time of conversion to the euro, the exchange rate was as follows: 2.20371 Netherlands guilders = 1 euro. You should check for the current exchange rate at Onada.com and get a cheat sheet.
The euro is the single currency of the European Monetary Union, which was adopted by 11 Member States from 1 January 1999. The 11 Member States are Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland. Greece became the 12th Member State to adopt the Euro on 1 January 2001. The name "euro" was chosen by the European Heads of State or Government at the European Council meeting in Madrid in December 1995.
There will be 7 euro notes and 8 euro coins. The notes are in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 euro. The denominations of coins are 2 euro, 1 euro, 50 euro cent, 20 euro cent, 10 euro cent, 5 euro cent, 2 euro cent, and 1 euro cent.
If you have used "foreign" currency in the past in your travels, you will find that, just like using than old national currency, it is pretty much the same. The real difference you will see is when you travel to other countries in the euro area. There will be no more currency exchange - which means no more exchange commission to be paid - no more time spent calculating price comparisons, and no more time wasted shopping around for the best exchange rate.
Click on Quest for just about all the information you will need for the euro.
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Language
Information
Click here for language
helps, dictionaries,
electronic translators,
language software and other helps for learning
a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the
country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
Popular but incorrect etymology claims that Holland
Holland’s history
In the 13th to 15th centuriesThis conquest resulted in the creation of two divisions of
Holland: the South Holland and the North Holland. In 1432, it became part of the Burgundian Netherlands. In the
16th century, the region became densely urbanized and the majority
of its populace lived in the city. In the 17th century, Holland became a part of the larger Dutch
Federation and became the center of the rebellion, politics, economy
and culture of the United Provinces, making it the wealthiest nation
in the world. This information was provided by Visit Holland,
http://www.visitholland.net
I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need, just contact me and I will try and help. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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