用英文介绍荷兰,初中水平

用英文介绍荷兰,初中水平

Although they're small, each of these three countries contains a diversity of culture, language, and tradition that defies easy definition. Belgium is fractured along the age-old European great divide between the Germanic north and the Latin south. This division is expressed in the constant regional bickering between Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia that threatens to split the country entirely.

Holland (the Netherlands) has its great divide, too, along the "three great rivers" -- the Maas, the Waal, and the Rhine. The northerners are straitlaced and Calvinist and (to hear the southerners say it) only know what to do with a glass of beer because they've been shown by the exuberant, Catholic southerners. Then there's the matter of nations within the nation. Friesland, Zeeland, and Limburg have their notions of separateness and their own languages to back them up.

As for Luxembourg, you'd think a country so small that -- even on a big map -- its name can't fit within its borders would be simpler. Not a bit. Luxembourgers are such a mixed bag that they're still trying to sort out the mess left behind when the Germanic tribes overran the Roman Empire's Rhine defenses in A.D. 406.

Diversity is the greatest asset of the Benelux countries. The visitor from afar may be more impressed by their shared characteristics, which include a determined grasp on the good life, than by the differences that separate them.

holland is a country partly reclaimed from the waters of the north sea, and around half of it lies at or below sea level. land reclamation has been dominant motif of its history, resulting in a country of unique images – flat fertile landscapes punctuated by windmills and church spires, ornately gabled terraces flanking peaceful canals and mile upon mile grassy dunes, backing onto stretches of pristine sandy beach. the capital, amsterdam is not merely the city of garnish sin. while the scent of marijuana smoke does drift out of coffee shops and prostitutes do pose provocatively behind windows bathed in red light, there is much to enjoy beyond the city's fabulous excess. amsterdam has long been the center of wide-ranging openness – the same culture of acceptance that tolerates cannabis use and a commercial sex trade has also turned the city into a migrant capital along with rotterdam and maastricht. the second-largest city in the netherlands and the busiest seaport city in the word, rotterdam (pop 590,000) lacks the quaint, classic feel that characterizes much of the netherlands. after it was bombed in 1940, experimental architects replaced the rubble with striking buildings, creating an urban, industrial conglomerate. artsy and innovative, yet almost decrepit in its hypermodernity, the rotterdam that arose from the ashes – filled with museums, parks, and creative architecture – is now one of the centers of cultural activity in europe. haarlem's narrow cobblestone streets, rippling canals, and fields of tulips make for a great escape from the urban frenzy of amsterdam. most visitors come to haarlem for its renaissance facades, medieval architecture and incredible museums, but the city possesses more than just this antiquated charm. haarlem also bustles with a relaxed energy that benefits its urban size. coffee shops, bars, and the most restaurants per land area of any dutch city ensure that there is fun to be had even after the sun goes down. capital： amsterdam (amsterdam) has a population of 73. 5 million (2003); government site: the hague (the hague), population 45.8 million (2003). important festivals： ● 1 january: new year nieuwjaarsdag ● 3 april: easter pasen easter holiday for two days ● 30 april: the queen, queen, that is, the queen koninginnedag's birthday, which is the national day. the queen, is now deceased julianne queen's birthday, is also the seat of the late queen and their eldest daughter assumed his beatrix (beatrix) anniversary. if the 30 april is just a sunday, then the queen festival celebrations will lead to saturday, april 29. ● 4 may: commemorated the anniversary commemoration of the victims of world war ii dodenherdenking. (1945-may 4, the occupation of the netherlands of fascist german zavagnin root signing of the surrender, the dutch "anniversary") ● may 5: liberation day bevrijdingsdag celebrate the world war ii from germany occupied in liberation. ● 40 days after easter: jesus ascended into heaven, hemelvaartsdag l 7 weeks after easter: holy spirit descend, pinksteren vacation for two days ● 5 december: saint nicholas sinterklaas eve sinterklaas brings presents to children. ● on 25 december, december 26: christmas vacation for two days kerstmis