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	The_Netherlands encyclopedia and info, forum and guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland; IPA pronunciation: /"ne:dÉrlant/) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that is formed by the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.(Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden).
		The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated and geographically low-lying countries in the world (its name literally means "low country") and is famous for its dikes, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips, bicycles and social tolerance.
		Political scientists consider The Netherlands a classic example of a consociational state, at least in part caused by the necessity in the Netherlands since the middle ages for different cities to cooperate in order to fight the water (different cities were at the time like different countries by today's standards, and often at war).
	jamaica.caribbean-forum.com /encyclopedia.php?title=The_Netherlands (4013 words)

	Netherlands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated and geographically low-lying countries in the world (its name literally means the Low Countries) and is famous for its dikess, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips and perceived social tolerance.
		The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815, after it had been a republic from 1581 to 1806 (it was occupied by France between 1806 and 1815).
		The Netherlands Antilles ("Nederlandse Antillen", consisting of Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Bonaire and Curaçao, capital: Willemstad on Curaçao) and Aruba (Capital: Oranjestad), all in the Caribbean Sea, are self-governing parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
	www.1-free-software.com /en/wikipedia/n/ne/netherlands.html (1551 words)

	NETHERLANDS STYLES, FASHION AND RESEARCH CENTER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands (Dutch: ''Nederland''; IPA pronunciation: /"ne:dÉrlant/) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that is formed by the Netherlands, the Netherlands_Antilles and Aruba.(Dutch: ''Koninkrijk der Nederlanden'').
		The Netherlands is divided into twelve administrative regions, called provinces, each under a Governor, who is called ''Commissaris van de Koningin'' (Commissionair of the Queen).
		The Reformation was particularly successful in the Netherlands and produced a great number of Calvinists, particularly in the ruling class, but at the end of the Eighty_Years'_War that formed the Netherlands, the people had already returned to Catholicism as a result of the Counter-Reformation.
	www.cashorclothes.com /Netherlands (3663 words)

	the Netherlands Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands is often referred to by the name '''Holland''', although this is incorrect; Holland was the economic powerhouse during the time of the United Provinces (1581–1795).
		The Netherlands is one of the most Population densitydensely populated and geographically low-lying countries in the world (its name literally means "The Low Countries") and is famous for its Dike (construction)dikes, windmills, Clogswooden shoes, tulips, bicycles and perceived social tolerance.
		The Netherlands Antilles (''"Nederlandse Antillen"'', consisting of Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Bonaire and Curaçao (capital: Willemstad on Curaçao) and Aruba (capital: Oranjestad, ArubaOranjestad), both in the Caribbean Sea, are self-governing parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
	www.echostatic.com /the_Netherlands.html (3232 words)

	The_Netherlands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden).
		The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated and geographically low-lying countries in the world (its name literally means "Low-lands") and is famous for its dikes, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips, bicycles and perceived social tolerance.
		The name Holland is widely used as being equivalent to The Netherlands; its use is similar to that of England incorrectly being used instead of the United Kingdom, or Russia instead of the defunct Soviet Union.
	www.tuxedo-shop.com /search.php?title=The_Netherlands (3320 words)

	Simply Amsterdam
		An official holiday, on which the Queen's birthday is celebrated (2005: also the Silver Jubilee of Queen Beatrix's reign).
		Public transport in the city is difficult, trains to and from Central Station are crowded.
		Not an official holiday, this day the victims of World War II are commemorated.
	www.simplyamsterdam.nl /holidays_show.php3 (389 words)

	The world's top netherlands websites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated and geographically low-lying countries in the world and is famous for its dikess, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips and perceived social tolerance.
		The Netherlands was among the founding members of the European Union when it was formed in 1992.
		A number of islands in the Caribbean Sea are dependencies of the Netherlands: the Netherlands Antilles (Nederlandse Antillen), a group of five islands, and Aruba, formerly part of the Antilles.
	dirs.org /wiki-article-tab.cfm/netherlands (1849 words)

	Netherlands Country Guide - Overview - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands is renowned for being unremittingly flat, with traditional images of canals, windmills and tulips complementing its new face as a modern European nation, so impressively demonstrated when The Netherlands co-hosted Euro 2000 with Belgium.
		It is easy to imagine The Netherlands as just Amsterdam; the nation’s capital city is one of the most visually stunning in the world, where you can also delve through centuries of history aboard a canal boat or explore the array of excellent museums.
		The Netherlands is far more than just its capital, though, with a string of impressive cities including Arnhem, The Hague and Rotterdam.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /data/nld/nld.asp (242 words)

	Netherlands People directory - Search-People-Finder.info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Namibia Nauru Navassa Island Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua...
		Nauru Navassa Island Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua...
		Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana...
	www.search-people-finder.info /countries/netherlands-people.php (923 words)

	Call for more public holidays
		Good Friday has been a public holiday since the Middle Ages and Gladstone first gave Victorian workers a break on Easter Monday but vulnerable employees with bad egg bosses are still losing out.
		Those who do have to work on bank holidays, to be given a choice between being paid double time, or normal time plus a day's paid holiday in lieu, to be taken at a later date.
		Britain and the Netherlands have the fewest public holidays in the EU - but Dutch workers have the right to be paid for their public holidays.
	www.hrmguide.co.uk /rewards/public_holidays.htm (1019 words)

	PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE NETHERLANDS FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Public holidays in the Netherlands facts and information
		Celebrated every year, but as of 2000, an official holiday once every 5 years.
		This is not an official holiday but it is widely observed.
	www.witwib.com /Public_holidays_in_the_Netherlands (173 words)

	Islamofascism Rising in Holland
		Far from being a rightist, even in the most generalized sense, Fortuyn feared that Muslim immigrants were getting far too loud a voice in Dutch politics, and he campaigned, and gained widespread support, on a platform of limiting, or stopping entirely, Muslim immigation and opposing any further concessions.
		He gained widespread support from the public, although the ruling elites and the newspapers castigated him as illiberal.
		While he was on a roll, he also demanded that Islamic holidays be declared public holidays in the Netherlands and that Turkish and Arabic make an appearance for selection in the public schools’ curriculum for national exams.
	www.frontpagemag.com /Articles/Printable.asp?ID=6485 (930 words)

	Consulate General Toronto - Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Consulate General of The Netherlands in Toronto is a diplomatic mission of the Dutch government, which has its seat in The Hague.
		It represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands to all authorities of the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut.
		Furthermore, the Kingdom of The Netherlands is represented in several regions by Honorary Consulates.
	www.dutchconsulate.toronto.on.ca (105 words)

	French School & Public holidays - festivals and fêtes in Calais & Northern France.
		Unlike in the UK where Public Holidays generally fall on a Monday or Friday, in France Fêtes Nationales are taken strictly on the day on which they fall.
		It is worth noting that when Public Holidays in France fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, it is commonplace to take off the Monday or Friday as well.
		To avoid chaos on the roads, the French school holidays are staggered by grouping schools into 3 separate zones.
	www.day-tripper.net /infofrenchdates.html (679 words)

	The Netherlands Judicial Assistance
		Public hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday, except for Dutch and U.S. holidays.
		The Netherlands is a party to a bilateral MLAT treaty.
		AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS: The Netherlands is a party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement for Legalization of Foreign Public Documents (TIAS 10072; 527 UNTS 189, 20 Int''l Legal Materials 1405 - 1419 (1981).
	travel.state.gov /law/netherlands_legal.html (1687 words)

	Expatica's French news in English: List of public holidays in 2005
		May holiday from the official list of public holidays, beginning 2005.
		However, in face of widespread opposition to the change, a number of employers are retaining the date as a holiday for staff.
		Public employees are required to work 16 May, but disruption is likely in the form of absenteeism and strike action.
	www.expatica.com /source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=25&story_id=4740 (158 words)

	Vacation - public holidays in austria
		Holidays in Europe With so many holiday destinations to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice.
		BANK HOLIDAYS OF THE WORLD This site informs you of all the days when banks are closed due to religious or public events.
		Public and market holidays in countries including Austria, Spain, Poland, Portugal and Benelux countries depressed volumes.
	www.vacationrc.com /vacation/public-holidays-in-austria.html (428 words)

	ipedia.com: Public holidays in the Netherlands Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Holidays in the Netherlands : Date English Name Local Name Remarks January 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaar March / April Easter Pasen The Dutch celebrate two days of Easter.
		Public holidays in the Netherlands Article - ipedia.com
		The Dutch celebrate two days of Christmas: The first day of Christmas (Eerste Kerstdag) and the second day of Christmas (Tweede Kerstdag).
	www.ipedia.com /public_holidays_in_the_netherlands.html (172 words)

	EMIRE: NETHERLANDS - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
		The Civil Code requires employers to release employees from work on Sundays and public holidays, unless it is agreed otherwise.
		Compared with other European countries, the number of public holidays in the Netherlands is small.
		Please note: the European industrial relations glossaries are not systematically updated, and some of the material may not reflect the current situation.
	www.eurofound.eu.int /emire/NETHERLANDS/PUBLICHOLIDAY-NL.html (91 words)

	holidays-info.com - Legal Holidays and School Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Create your own personal calendar with school holidays and legal holidays.
		Choose the country for which you want to get the legal holidays and/or the school holidays.
		Legal holidays and school holidays of the chosen country are dependent of the region.
	www.holidays-info.com /index.asp (52 words)

	RTE - Life of the power system - Public holidays in Europe in
		RTE - Life of the power system - Public holidays in Europe in
		Public holidays influence in a significant way the economic and domestic activity of each country and consequently the consumption and the exchanges of electricity.
		Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, United-Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland.
	www.rte-france.com /htm/an/vie/vie_jours_feries.jsp (93 words)

	The Country and Its People
		Population density is 98.3 inhabitants per km2, which is much lower than in the majority of other European states (460/km2 in the Netherlands, 195/km2 in Italy).
		People have mainly settled the river valleys and transport routes, where long ago Slovenian towns began to emerge, whilst the mountainous and forested areas remain unpopulated.
		Role of the Government Public Relations and Media Office in relation to the celebration of national holidays.
	www.matkurja.com /en/country-info/country-people (980 words)

	Its A Matter Of Opinion » Blog Archive » Public Holidays
		I did not include a lot of countries which have between 10-11 days of holidays as it was probably the largest group.
		The public holidays are for the benefit of all the public servants and, as in Iran case, the good Mullahs.
		I only used very basic Internet "public holidays around the world finder" and so it is probably not very accurate.
	www.observationdeck.org /weblogs?p=668 (1412 words)

	Public Holidays
		Holidays that fall on a Sunday are often observed on the Monday following
		Any religious holiday that falls on a weekend or Poya day is not moved to or observed on another day
		Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved
	www.partyguideonline.com /occasions/publicholidays.html (1344 words)

	Cycling in the Netherlands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands are often considered as a cyclist's paradise: easy cycling terrain, many special cycle paths separate from the main traffic and many special facilities.
		International arrival in the Netherlands involving any formality will then either take place at Schiphol Airport or at the docking port of one of the ferries arriving from England.
		Remember however, that the Netherlands are very densely populated, so the chances of finding much ground not in use may be rather slim.
	www.hsa.lr.tudelft.nl /~bvo/fiets/nlbybike.htm (4822 words)

	famous people from the netherlands and other netherlands related information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The great majority of inhabitants of The Netherlands are Dutch.
		Tourist Attractions In Belgium Famous Luxembourg People Famous People From The Netherlands Famous People Born In Belgium Famous Belgium Landmarks famous belgians Famous Belgians Please look for Brief...
		Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North...
	www.nethorde.com /netherlands/famous-people-from-the-netherlands.html (346 words)

	The Netherlands: Planning a Trip : When to Go : Holidays \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands: Planning a Trip : When to Go : Holidays
		Public holidays in Holland are January 1 (New Year's Day); Good Friday; Easter Sunday and Monday; April 30 (Koninginnedag/Queen's Day); Ascension Day; Pentecost Sunday and Monday; December 25 (Christmas) and December 26.
		In addition, there are two Remembrance Days related to World War II, neither of which is an official holiday, though you may find some shops closed: May 4, Herdenkingsdag (Memorial Day), honors all those who died in the war, and May 5 celebrates Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/thenetherlands/0214030243.html (179 words)

	County of Henrico Public Library - Winter Holidays Around the World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Over 30 countries are represented, including some not listed on the two previous sites such as Czechoslovakia and Netherlands.
		He puts the holiday in perspective with other Jewish observances, discusses the symbolism of the menorah, certain foods, and gift giving.
		The seven principles are listed and the symbolism of certain colors and items associated with Kwanzaa is explained.
	www.co.henrico.va.us /library/winterholidays.htm (681 words)

	Expatica - Living in, moving to, or working in the Netherlands, plus Dutch news in English
		Fear the police were breathing down their necks led top criminals in Amsterdam to order three gangland killings within three days, assistant police commissioner says.
		As the Netherlands marks the terrorist killing of filmmaker Theo van Gogh on 2 November 2004, the hit men of the Amsterdam underworld continue their murderous work with wild abandon.
		Keen to enjoy the finer aspects of life, Expatica takes lessons from an expat wine expert and learns New World 'Riesling' is more than just all right.
	www.expatica.com /index.asp?pad=2,18,&item_id=34916 (726 words)

	Islamo-Fascism Rising in Holland (1st European Country under Sharia?) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Netherlands may yet beat Holland to the finish line.
		I think the Netherlands aka Holland is in for some very rocky times in the coming years.
		Thank heaven the Netherlands still has citizens like you to fight the good fight, knighthawk.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/857942/posts (2091 words)

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