Monday, August 19, 2013

Netherlands


We just learned about the country of Finland.

The Netherlands is a country just Northwest of Germany.
The language there is Dutch and sometimes the country is just called Holland.
netherlands
(from: wikipedia - netherlands)

For dinner there you might have stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables) or snert (pea soup)!
stamppot
snert
(from: wikipedia - dutch cuisine)

People visit the Netherlands to go see their windmills and tulips.
windmill
tulips
(from: wikipedia - tourism in the netherlands)

Vincent van Gogh was a famous Dutch painter.
vincent van gogh
(from: wikipedia - vincent van gogh)

Wooden shoes are also an old Dutch tradition
clogs
(from: wikipedia - clog (shoe))