The Netherlands is the most progressive country on the planet. The Dutch are truly ahead of every nation in just about every area of human understanding. I am exceptionally proud to be a Dutch descendent. I have traveled to the Netherlands more then any other country outside of the United States. During each visit I found some unique and beautiful about this country. I would love to retire in the Netherlands when I turn 60. As for now, I only hope my next journey is not too far away.
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The
Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium
seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral
in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in
World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also
a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding
member of NATO and the EC (now the EU), and participated in the
introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999.
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Anne Frank House, 1998
Amsterdam 2001
Delft, Holland 2003
World Peace Flame in The Hague
Rotterdam 2003
