Monday, September 17, 2012

Know abaout Dutch and Myriad story

Dutch State is one of the countries in Europe that will never be lost from memory the people of Indonesia. Dutch state since Elementary School is always present in our history lesson is one of the most memorable in the way the State of Indonesia. A private company of the Netherlands are referred to as VOC have managed to monopolize the economy of our country for many years. Not only economic, the Netherlands also colonized us politically. It made this country has a lot of influence in the country of Indonesia from various fields.

History of the Netherlands

Dutch state itself, long before it became a superpower and to control the various countries is a country under the rule of Karl V. Charles V was Holy Roman Emperor. Besides, he is also the King of Spain, Naples, and Sicily, and ruler of Burgundy. His rule was widely referred to as "roomates in the sun does not set" (where the sun never sinks). In 1555, King Philip II to replace his father became the ruler of the Netherlands, and strengthen the rule of Spain. Not only in politics, in religion he was trying to strengthen the power of the Roman Catholic Church. Unfortunately this is not only the opposition but also from Protestant to Catholic nobles revolt.

In 1581 the countries northern Netherlands rejected the reign of King Philip II, so that in 1588 formed the Republic of the Seven Netherlands. Supreme power is held by the General Council consisting of representatives of the seven provinces. In the 17th century, the Republic began to grow and become proficient sea explorers and economic authorities. It was then that the country is experiencing its golden age. International companies started to develop here, one VOC.

This triumph of the Dutch form colonies in various places, one of which is in Indonesia. However, the Netherlands had also been a state under the rule of the French Empire by Napoleon Bonaparte. However, it can quickly escape and recover the economic. Unfortunately in the 19th century, the Dutch said to be 'slow' in the process of industrialization. This is because water infrastructure as well as its reliance will wind power. During World War I and World War II, this country is neutral. Unfortunately in May 1040, the World War II, the Dutch conquered by the Nazis. They forced the Dutch government to support countries shaft.

Nazi when it came to power, killed 100,000 Jews and the Netherlands. Until the end, allied military operations to liberate the Netherlands from the Nazis. After the war, the economy has greatly's a big progress. In fact, besides being a member of the Benelux and the European Community, the country is also a part of the NATO membership.

Dutch State Government Today

The Netherlands is one of the founders of the European Union has 12 administrative areas. The 12's was called provinces, namely Groningen, Friesland / Fryslan, Drenthe, Overijssel, Flevoland, Gelderland, Utrecht, Noord-Holland (North Holland), Zuid-Holland (South Holland), Zeeland, Noord-Brabant (North Brabant), Limburg. Each area consists of the cities (gemeenten). There are several islands in the Caribbean which was under Dutch rule, the Dutch Antilles and Aruba.

Dutch State also called the Kingdom of the Land. This is because the land is very flat surface. In addition, the country is also very unique, because it is situated less than 1 meter below sea level. Top surface of the country is Dreilandereck, which is in the province of Limburg. This hilly region has a height of 321 m. For regions with the lowest surface is Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. This region is located below sea level 6.76.

Although land in the Netherlands is a low-lying under the surface of the sea, but the country has many dams and sea walls that surround it. One of the famous construction is the embankments cover useful for separating the Lake IJssel with the Wadden Sea. This dike has a width of 90 m and a length of 32 km. The country has the wind direction toward the southwest. This makes the Netherlands had a cool summer and mild winter that simple.

Dutch State itself is located in the northwestern part of Europe. Directly adjacent to the east side of Germany, while in the south by Belgium. The country has the capital Amsterdam. System of government is a constitutional monarchy. The system recognizes the existence of the king or emperor, but the king is only a symbol, with the prime minister's government leaders. Since 1980 until today, the Dutch government was held by Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard. He has appointed a deputy in running the legislative power as a member of the House of Commons. Members of the House of Commons has a right of initiative to propose draft laws.

Dutch state itself has an advanced economy and open. The main economic activity in the Netherlands consists of food processing, chemicals, petroleum processing, and the manufacture of electrical machinery. Even though the agriculture sector in the Netherlands only provide employment opportunities of less than 4% of the population, the Dutch government is able to produce a surplus for export in the food industry. Not only that, it even got the third after the United States and France, in the list of exporting food.

Community Characteristic Dutch State


People in this country are very creative people. How not, they can live in areas that are below sea level. This shows how the sophistication of their technology and their intelligence. Seen from the dam that they make, the wall of water that protects the country from flooding as well as their water distillation techniques. Even those with very clever use of abundant seawater to produce electricity. Dutch people are known to be on time. They are never late, and always keeps track of them in a diary. To that end, when it will meet with someone they would first make an appointment. Time is very effective once they use.

Seeing such a long history of this country, perhaps a little surprising that they can colonize our country for so long. We can not deny, the occupation, the results of their creativity that we can enjoy today. Starting from the dam for rainwater base, train tracks through the woods and connects several towns. Not to mention the road construction Anyer - Panarukan actually take a lot of casualties. Even our legal system also followed the Dutch legal system. Not only that, in terms of architects, our country has a lot of Dutch heritage is still preserved today. And no wonder, too, that the youth of our country actually know the education and knowledge of the Dutch nation.

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