Situated no more than an hour's flight from London, Paris or Berlin, the Netherlands has been called
the "Gateway to Europe".
The country's open, tolerant culture, its long history of economic stability,
and its experience of educating overseas students have made it a popular destination for visiting
students from all over the world.
The Netherlands is a multi-ethnic and multicultural society. Thanks
to the country's excellent system of education, the population is able to communicate in at least
two foreign languages.
The Dutch economy is one of the most important economies in Europe. It is
no coincidence that the port of Rotterdam is the largest in the world and that Amsterdam's Schiphol
Airport is one of the world's busiest airports. Nearly 6,500 foreign companies operate in the
Netherlands, taking advantage of the country's political and economic stability and its strategic
location as a true gateway to Europe.
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