Under the sign of tolerance

Small country nestled in the heart of Europe, born of ceaseless combat with the sea, the Netherlands (or Holland) has forged a unique identity in Europe. Country of discoverers, artists, and philosophers, it is a model of the art of living, and tolerance.
Small country, but big on culture: Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague, all are crammed with museums, art galleries, and all sorts of cultural activities.
The Netherlands today is a model of economic and social development: a high level of living, an unemployment rate among the lowest in Europe, a cultural melting pot, and an open spirit that attracts a good number of foreign students to its prestigious universities.