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The Netherlands is a small monarchy in the Northwest of Europe, between the North Sea, Germany
and Belgium, known for much more than cheese, windmills, tulips.
Maastricht is the most important city of the South. The atmosphere is quite different from
the North. The town is pretty and is a good base for exploring the countryside as well as making daytrips to Liege
and Aachen.
Because of its size and flatness The Netherlands is a great country to explore by bicycle. Public transport is another good option cause
parking is problematic in most town centers. Trains and busses provide excellent transport in the entire country, though in the eastern part it
sometimes pays off to rent a car.
The young mainly visit The Netherlands for two characteristics: the permissive attitude towards sex (prostitution is legal)
and drugs (possession of small quantities of
soft drugs for personal use is legal, and marijuana - in small quantities for personal use - is for sale legally in 'coffee shops' throughout
the country). This, however, does not mean
hard drugs are tolerated - nor is illegal prostitution. Both examples of leniency were instituted to better control these problems. The result
is less crime and better working conditions for legal
prostitutes - a recipe slowly being picked up by the rest of the world. The Dutch always try to stay one step ahead though, and for several
years now gay couples have been allowed to marry legally and properly, like any couple.
There's so much more to learn... Check out our Facts For The Visitor or read up on our reviews of everything about the Netherlands:
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