Destinations

Netherlands

The famously flat Netherlands are best explored by bicycle, and its capital Amsterdam is a popular destination for young fun-seekers and older sight-seers.

Capital – Amsterdam
Major cities - The Hague, Rotterdam and Eindhoven
Places of interest – Keukenhof, Volendam and the Wadden Islands
Time Zone – GMT +1
Language – Dutch (primary), and English
Netherlands currency - Netherlands uses the euro. One euro is worth about 68 pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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