Holland

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/holland

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Holland?Approximately 6.58 million (as of November 2019)
2. What is the capital of Holland?Amsterdam (national capital)
3. What kind of government does Holland have?The Hague
4. What language do people speak in Holland?Dutch
5. What is Holland known for?Historical maritime power, Europe's largest port (Rotterdam), major economic and political centers
6. What is the population density?1203/km²

Holy Roman Empire: A complex of territories in central Europe that existed from the early Middle Ages until 1806.
Dutch Republic: The historical state that existed in the Netherlands from 1588 to 1795, known for its commercial and artistic achievements.
Maritime Power: A nation whose strength and influence are derived primarily from its navy and merchant shipping.
Population Density: A measurement of population per unit area, often expressed as people per square kilometer or mile.