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Tourism in the Netherlands is a relatively small sector of the country's economy with a total contribution of 5.4% to gross domestic product and 9.6% to employment. In 2017 the Netherlands was visited by 17 million foreign tourists (with more than 5 million coming from Germany ), making it the 20th most visited country in the world.
The 3 October Festival (Dutch : 3 Oktoberfeest or simply 3 Oktober, also Leidens Ontzet) is a festival in Leiden, the Netherlands. It is held annually during the days leading up to the 3rd and often concludes that evening or the following day. [1] Observed since the 1500s, its modern public celebration has been a locally declared holiday since ...
On this day, traditional New Years pastries like Oliebollen are eaten. At mid-night the Dutch wish all the best to all in their presence and fire works are set off. Following these activities it is customary to express a good intention for the next year. The following morning is marked by visits to family, usually parents.
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Planting starts in early October and is usually completed by 5 December, around Sinterklaas. [15] The flowerbeds are synchronised to the different bulb flowerings to ensure blooms throughout the duration of park's eight-week opening. [16] To ensure continuous bloom, three bulbs are planted in each location.
According to the organisers, more than 10,000 people from over half a dozen countries attended the three-day festival, signing up for photo shoots, speed-meeting events and a variety of workshops.
The countries that comprise the region called the Low Countries (Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg) all have comparatively the same toponymy.Place names with Neder, Nieder, Nedre, Nether, Lage(r) or Low(er) (in Germanic languages) and Bas or Inferior (in Romance languages) are in use in low-lying places all over Europe.
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