The Netherlands
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About the Netherlands
Language(s): The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch. English is widely spoken throughout the country.
Currency: EUR - the Netherlands is part of the Eurozone, which consists of 19 countries who use the euro as their main currency.
Transportation: There is a large developed public transport system in the Netherlands. You can take trains between cities and use trams and buses within the major cities. Uber is available in Amsterdam and some other larger cities.
Safety: The Netherlands is (similarly to Western Europe) safe to visit. You do need to watch out for pickpockets and other petty crimes. Limit the amount of cash you carry and make sure to watch your bags on public transport / busy streets.
Climate: The climate in the Netherlands is mild, with 4 prominent seasons.
When to visit
Depending on the experiences you are trying to have in the Netherlands the best time to visit changes. In order to avoid the biggest crowds, but still enjoy the nice weather, I would suggest visiting the Netherlands between May-June and September. Summers in the Netherlands are in general the busiest period. I would suggest you avoid the summer months. The Fall months are usually met with mild weather, low tourist numbers and a lot of rain. If you want to see the tulips in the Netherlands the end of April would be the best time to visit.
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