FCE - Use of English

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The Netherlands

Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west,​

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the land area increases slightly each year as a​

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of continuous land reclamation and drainage.

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With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is​

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known to most of us abroad, a name stemming​

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its once most prominent provinces, has more going on per kilometre than most countries, and more English-speaking natives.

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You'll be impressed by its​

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cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety​

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offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam.

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In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and​

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reservations. You'll have​

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language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

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