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Quick guide to the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a country partly reclaimed from the waters of the North Sea, and around half of it lies at or below sea level. Flat, fertile landscapes punctuated by windmills and church spires; ornately gabled terraces flanking peaceful canals.
Most people travel only to the uniquely atmospheric capital, Amsterdam. Nearby is a group of towns known collectively as the Randstad (literally "rim town"), including Haarlem and Delft with their old canal-girded centres, and Den Haag (The Hague), a stately city with fine museums and easy beach access. Outside the Randstad, life moves more slowly. In the north, Groningen is a busy cultural centre, lent verve by its large student population.