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How big is the Netherlands
The Netherlands, a country similar in size to Chongqing, has a total land area of 41,000 square kilometers. It is an important transportation connection point for Western European countries and an important outlet for the Atlantic Ocean in Western European countries. When it comes to the country of the Netherlands, everyone is probably familiar with it. This country gives the impression that the economy is very developed and the social welfare is super good. It not only has the world-famous windmill rotation but also the tulips that sell well in the world. As a former maritime hegemon, now the Netherlands The large container fleet in the port of Rotterdam also reflects the historical glory of the once Dutch maritime hegemony.
The Netherlands ranked sixth in the global resident happiness index in February 2019, which is enough to see the country’s economic strength. As a recognized developed country in the world, if you just arrived in the Netherlands, you can’t see the country’s level of development at all. Because there are neither tall buildings nor iconic high-rise buildings on both sides of the city streets in this country, some are just small houses like the fourth- and fifth-tier cities in China, which makes people feel that this is just a small village with a beautiful environment.
However, when you stay in the Netherlands for a long time, you will still find that the development of a country is not reflected by the height of the buildings.
Although the size of the Netherlands is similar to that of Chongqing, it does not have the same traffic congestion situation as Chongqing, because the citizens are mainly driven by bicycles and rarely see traffic jams on the streets, even on holidays. There are no rich people in the Netherlands like in the country, because what the Dutch seek most is not huge wealth, but personal quality of life. Of course, this originates from the country’s high welfare system, and everyone’s income is different. Almost, there is no big gap between the rich and the poor.
People who go to the Netherlands say that the Netherlands is really a good country. After living in the Netherlands for a long time, they want to settle in the Netherlands even more. However, the welfare of the Netherlands is indeed very attractive. For example, there is no school district housing in the Netherlands. A house worth more than 2 million can be loaned with zero down payment, and if the parents’ income is stable, there is no pressure on mortgages.
When you get the Netherlands After the permanent residence card is issued, the children’s education expenditure is very small. Of course, this is due to high taxes. No matter how much income you have, you have to pay taxes. Therefore, you will find that the Dutch are rarely as desperate as in the country. Work overtime, because even if you get a promotion, you don’t get much money after taxes.
It stands to reason that the area of the Netherlands is so small that the economy should not be developed. Trade in the Netherlands has become the main economic pillar of the country. In addition, the Dutch agriculture is also very developed, including dairy farming, and of course the flower industry dominated by tulips. There are also emerging tech industries. Why are the Dutch doing so well in other countries in these industries? It is mainly related to people.
The Dutch are similar to Wenzhou people. They are very business-minded and dare to work hard. The Dutch have the blood of a sea groom and a far-sighted business culture since ancient times, because the Dutch feel that they are in addition to a little Apart from the land and the sea, there is nothing to rely on to make a fortune. Only by going out can you support yourself. This is why the Netherlands stands firm in the world.
