The Netherlands Facts | Interesting Facts about Netherlands

Interesting Facts about Netherlands:

• Although often called ‘Holland’, our official name is ‘The Netherlands’ – which means lowlands. One-third of the Netherlands is below sea level. The Netherlands' highest point is about 1000 feet high and they call it a ‘mountain.’

• While the Netherlands comprises only 0.008% of the world's area, it is the world's third largest agricultural exporter. Rotterdam’s seaport is the world’s largest port in size and tonnage.

• The Dutch are strong inventors and developed the compact disc, the microscope, and the artificial heart.

• 800 Dutch companies in the U.S. employ over 350,000 Americans. Skippy Peanut Butter, Ponds, Ben & Jerry’s, Hellman’s, Slim Fast, and Close-up are Dutch products.