Are Holland and the Netherlands actually the same? You will find out when you read the information concerning this country.

The Netherlands, as it is correctly known, is a small country situated in the West of Europe with 16.5 million inhabitants (2009 figures). To the west and the north/ lies the North Sea and to the east/ lies Germany. The most southerly part of the Netherlands is bordered by Belgium.

The Netherlands is known for its flat horizon, which is one of the reasons why it is so easy to ride a bike here. Some of the things the Netherlands is famous for are flowers (particularly tulips), trade (the East India Company), art (Van Gogh and Rembrandt and others) and a direct no-nonsense approach to life in general.

If you take some time to learn about the Dutch, you will surely find them interesting and you will grow quite fond of them. You might even grow to understand the history of Dutch food and learn to like it!

Study in Holland

Why do international students choose Holland? What makes Holland so attractive that students choose to study here? Watch the Study in Holland video and find out for yourself. You can create your personal checklist of things that need to prepared and planned when you come to study in Holland.