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The name Holland is often used instead of the Netherlands, but Holland actually refers to two provinces at the west coast, which are called North and South Holland. These provinces have played a significant role in the country's history. So Holland is a part of the Netherlands.
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It is not known if Beatrix will follow the example of her mother and grandmother and abdicate. Some people close to her have stated that she has never seriously talked about abdication.
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In education, Latvia experiences close co-operation with the distinguished universities of the Netherlands, - a significant number of Latvian state and privately owned higher education establishments have concluded co-operation agreements with their counterparts in the Netherlands. These agreements provide for the exchange of students, professors, and researchers. Latvian higher education institutions actively co-operate with their counterparts in the Netherlands within the framework of EU educational and science programmes. Dutch students have indicated a growing interest about studying in Latvia.
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Adolphe (1817-1905), Duke of Nassau 1839-1866, Grand Duke of Luxembourg 1890-1905 after the death of King Willem III of The Netherlands, married 1st Elisabeth Mikhailowna of Russia (1826-1845), 2nd Adelheid of Anhalt (1833-1916). The present Grand Duke of Luxembourg descends from his 2nd marriage.
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According to data from Lursoft, the direct investments of the Netherlands in Latvia comprised 112 million LVL in September 2007, taking 9th place in the list of investor states. Investments cover such areas as food, beverage, and tobacco wholesale, the loading and unloading of cargo, warehouse management, manufacture of wood veneer sheets, the vehicle fuel trade etc. In September 2007, there were 259 Dutch-Latvian joint companies listed on the Register of Enterprises of Latvia.
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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands since the beginning of the 19th century. With its historic city centre, its unique ring of canals, famous museums and impressive buildings Amsterdam attracts most tourists.
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