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Discover the unique offerings of the Netherlands and the Czech Republic through their vibrant capital cities—Amsterdam and Prague. Amsterdam, a cultural hub since 1808, showcases a rich history influenced by centuries of development and neutrality during World Wars. In contrast, Prague enchants with its beauty and historic significance along the Vltava River. Explore popular sports, delectable cuisines like Dutch cheese and Czech beer, and the educational systems shaping future generations in both countries. Join us on this exciting journey through these two remarkable nations!
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DOORS TO EUROPE THENETHERLANDS Vs. THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Thecapitalcity oftheNetherlandsisAmsterdam • Amsterdam has beenthecapitalsince1808. • Itis a financial and cultural centre. • Itisthebiggest city in Holland.
PRAGUE istheCzechcapital city. • Itlies on the Vltava river. • The city has over1,2 milion people. • Itisthe most beautiful city in the Czech Republic because there are lotsofsights.
Dutchhistory • ThehistoryoftheNetherlandsstarted in 10thcentury. • Construction of houses was based on wooden stilts. • DuringtheWorldWar I theNetherlandswasneutral. • DuringtheWorldWar II theNetherlandswasoccupied by Germanarmy.
Czechhistory • Thehistoryof Czech landsstarted in 6thcentury. • DuringtheWorldWar I Czechiawas a part oftheAustro-Hungarian Monarchy. • Duringthe second WorldWarCzechia was split into the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.
The most popularsports • In theNetherlandscycling (especiallycyclo-cross), footballand speed skatting are very popular. • In Czechiaicehockey, football, basketball,athletics, cyclingand tennis are popularsports.
In theNetherlands:Football • The most famousfootballclubs are Ajax Amsterdam , Feyenord Rotterdam and PSV Eindhoven • TheDutchnational team is very goodbecauseitsplayers are excellent, forexampleArjenRobben.
In Czechia:IceHockey • The most famousicehockeyclubs are HC Sparta Prague, PSG Zlín • The Czech national team wontheWorld cup sixtimes and theOlympicGames in Nagano.
Foodand Drink • TheNetherlandsisfamousfor : cheese, chocolate, Bols (liqueur) • Traditionalmeals are: Hutspot, Hagelslag , a lot ofdairyproducts
Food and Drink • Czechdeliciousspecialities are: beer (PilsnerUrquel), tvarůžky (smelly cheese), frgál (cake), Štramberské uši, • Typicaldishes are eg.: porkwithsauerkraut and dumplings, beefsirloinwithcreamsauce.
Schoolin theNetherlands • In the Netherlands, compulsory school attendance startsfrom the first day of the month when the child isfive yearsold. • Itfinishesat the end of the school year when he/sheis sixteen years old. • When a student is seventeen years old, he/shemust go to school at least two days a week. • If a student goes to a vocational school, he/she must go to school at least one day a week (the other four days are paid placements in the company).