The Netherlands

Oost west, thuis best (East, West, home is best) About:           Capital: Amsterdam Official languages : Dutch, English, Papiamento, Fresian.  Currency:  Euro. 1 € = 3.799,47 COP Gentilic(s): Dutch Government: The political system is a parlamentary democracy as well as a constitutional monarchy   Constitional Monarchy.   independent since: July 26, 1581 (Declared). January 30, 1648(reconoced) countries that comprise it: The Netherlands Antilles, Curacao, Aruba and Sint Maarten Land borders with: Germany, Belgium CUISINE Haring "Hollandse Nieuwe" The raw herring is served together with chopped, raw, onion and herkins. Stroopwafle Waffle are filled with special sweet and sticky syrup in between. Kaas The Netherlandas is the largest cheese exporter in the world. "Gouda" and "Edam" are the most popular cheese from the Netherlands. ...