Netherlands by Supalerk Mookda
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NetherlandsMr. Supalerk Mookda
54011294 Mechanical Engineering
Overview
• Geography• The delta plans• Economy
Geography
• Low and flat lands In the west and north
• higher lands with minor hills in the east and south
• Population 16.7 million(2013)
• Area 41,526 km²
Seasons
• Summer ( June-September)• Autumn ( August-November)• Winter ( December-March)• Spring ( March-May)
AmsterdamThe capital city
one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world
Utrechtthe fourth largest city in Netherland
the most populous city
MaastrichtA Roman settlement to a religious centre
Nowadays, it is known as a city of history and culture
Delta plans
• In 1953 Netherlands face the great flood from the North sea , the flood led to 8,361 fatalities and flooded nine percent of the farmland in the Netherlands
After the North Sea flood , a Delta Works Commission was installed to research the causes and develop measures to prevent such disasters in the future “Delta
plan"
Delta plans is a massive chain of flood protection structures, The plans consist of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, levees, and storm surge
barriers. The aim of them was to shorten the Dutch coastline
Eastern Storm Surge Barrier Haringvliet dam
Maeslant Barrier
Economy• Food processing• Petroleum refining• Electrical machinery• Agricultural
Rotterdam portimportant European transportation hub
1940s
During the 2nd World War the Nazi’s wanted to use the Rotterdam as an air and naval base for the planned battle for Britain,
A thousand pieces of bomb were dropped
The Netherlands, along with 11(now 28) of EU country began to use the euro currency on 1 January 2002
The exchange rate is 1 euro = 42.5 bath
European Union
Conclusion
Netherlands is one of the most beautiful country they mix civilization and nature perfectly ,full of history and stable economy
if you want to know more visit Netherlands once in your life
Thank you