The Netherlands

CONTENTS BASIC INFORTMATION GEOGRAPHY&HISTORY CULTURE&SYMBOLS PLACES OF INTERESTS

National flag The Dutch Flag indicates the overall background is Red, White and Blue White - peace and honesty Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice

Civil Jack Naval jack

Geography The Netherlands, also known as Holland is a small and peaceful European country. With Germany on the east and Belgium lying to its south, The Netherlands is located in the west of Europe. Comparatively speaking, Holland has rather a low sea level – it is name “the low-lying country.” A section of the Meuse River flows westward through the southern part of the country to a joint delta with the Rhine River. The Netherlands is on the border of the sea, with many rivers and canals flowing through.

Brief History In history, The Netherlands was a neutral country in the First World War. It fought for freedom and was laboured in 1945. Since then, Holland has made huge development in its agriculture and economy and is gradually playing an important role in the world.

The Amsterdam diamond company Gassan Diamonds is located in a former steam-driven diamond factory. A historic building, where you can watch our diamond cutters at work while a guide tells you all about diamond processing.

Experience the thrill of the diamond polishing process at Gassan Diamonds. Admire the work of talented craftsmen as they turn rough diamonds into dazzling, exquisitely polished stones.

Watch the process in all its facets Watch the process in all its facets. Experience the excitement of over 400 years of craftsmanship and tradition. And of course, they also sell the world-famous ‘Amsterdam Cut’.

The Amsterdam diamond company Gassan Diamonds is located in a former steam-driven diamond factory. A historic building, where you can watch our diamond cutters at work while a guide tells you all about diamond processing. Experience the thrill of the diamond polishing process at Gassan Diamonds. Admire the work of talented craftsmen as they turn rough diamonds into dazzling, exquisitely polished stones. Watch the process in all its facets. Experience the excitement of over 400 years of craftsmanship and tradition. And of course, we also sell the world-famous ‘Amsterdam Cut’.

The Van Gogh Museum

The Heineken Experience

The Heineken Experience, located in Amsterdam, is a historic brewery and corporate visitor center for the internationally distributed Dutch pilsner, Heineken beer.

Many famous diamonds have been cut in Amsterdam, such as the Cullinan Many famous diamonds have been cut in Amsterdam, such as the Cullinan. This is the largest diamond ever found.

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