Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Is it the Netherlands or is it Holland? What language do they speak there? What's with all the windmills? Your answers to these and many more questions are in this video!

I spent about a week cycling around the Netherlands and I absolutely fell in love with this beautiful country. And I have no doubt you will too! In this video we'll cover 7 fun facts about the Netherlands, including:

1. Is it the Netherlands or is it Holland?
2. What language do they speak?
3. What's it like cycling there?
4. Is it as flat as everyone says?
5. What is reclaimed land?
6. What's the deal with all the windmills?
7. Why the Dutch are masters of the sea

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