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The Netherlands!
Take a trip around the world and learn about new countries. This month we’re in the Netherlands!
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Windmills have dotted the Dutch countryside for centuries. Today there are more than 1,000 across the country.
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There are a total of 37,000 kilometers, or nearly 23,000 miles, of bike paths in the Netherlands!
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Every spring, Keukenhof, one of Europe’s largest gardens, has more than 7 million blooming flowers, including the Netherlands’ famous tulips.
Area (in square miles): 16,158 mi²
Population: 17,467,000
Capital City: Amsterdam
Region: Europe
Official Language: Dutch
National Animal: Lion