What are the characteristics of Holland?

The Netherlands is a highly developed capitalist country, one of the founding countries of the European Union and NATO, and a member of international organizations such as the Schengen Convention, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. Known for its seawalls, windmills, tulips and tolerant social atmosphere, the laws dealing with drugs, sex trade and abortion are the freest in the world. The Netherlands is the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and euthanasia.

Holland is a developed capitalist country and one of the top ten western economies. The Netherlands is relatively poor in natural resources but rich in natural gas reserves. In 200 1 year, about 74.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas will be mined. The Netherlands imports 80% of its raw materials and exports more than 60% of its products. 80% of foreign trade is realized within the EU. Exports of goods and services account for about 55% of the gross national product.

Climate characteristics in the Netherlands:

The Netherlands lies between 5 1 ~ 54 north latitude. Affected by the Atlantic warm current, it has a temperate maritime climate, which is warm in winter and cool in summer. The average temperature in the coastal areas of the Netherlands is 16℃ in summer and 3℃ in winter. The average temperature in inland areas is 65438 07℃ in summer and 2℃ in winter. The temperature from June to August is 2 1 ~ 26℃. It is rainy and windy in winter, and the average temperature in June is 65438 0.7℃.

The lowest temperature recorded in Dutch history is -27.8℃, and the highest temperature reaches 38.6℃. The annual rainfall in the Netherlands is about 760mm. Rainfall is basically evenly distributed in the four seasons. The average monthly rainfall from June to June in 65438 is 40 ~ 60mm, and the average monthly rainfall from July to June in 12 is 60 ~ 80mm. The average monthly sunshine hours in the Netherlands are the highest in May, about 220 hours, and the lowest in 65438+February, about 39 hours.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Netherlands