What is the main language in Holland?

The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch, which is very similar to English. English, German and Dutch belong to the west branch of the Germanic family of Indo-European languages. South Africa has the sphere of influence of the Netherlands, so many South Africans speak Afrikaans, which is a local dialect variety of Dutch.

Netherlands:

Formerly known as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, because its Dutch province is the most famous, the Netherlands is often called the Netherlands by the world. Located in the northwest of Europe, it is the European starting point of the famous Eurasian Continental Bridge. Holland is a world-famous low-lying country. The total land area is 465,438+0,864 square kilometers, bordering Germany and Belgium. One of the founding countries of the European Union and NATO, it is also a member of the Schengen Convention, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and other international organizations.

Custom:

The diversity of Dutch culture is reflected in the differences of Dutch culture and the influence of foreign culture.

The Netherlands is famous for its tolerant and open social atmosphere. Usually, the image of the Netherlands is associated with trade, tulips, windmills, wooden shoes, cheese and white and blue glazed porcelain. The open policy of the Netherlands in dealing with drugs, sex trade, same-sex marriage and euthanasia has attracted worldwide attention.

Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual.

The Dutch call this dish made of carrots, potatoes and onions a "national dish". Every year from June 5438 to 10, every family will eat this "national dish" when they go out to eat in a restaurant.

Holland is called "the country of flowers", among which tulip is the most famous flower. Tulip is the symbol of Holland, so it is called "national flower". Therefore, the Netherlands is known as the "European Garden".