Printed material, CD ROMs and DVDs

If you would like to receive information about the Netherlands please make your choice below. All material can be ordered free of charge. Please send your request to:  kop-pcz@minbuza.nl

Focus on the Netherlands  
This book gives a general view of the Netherlands addressing subjects such as history, government, economics, agriculture, environment, health care, education, arts and the media. (Language: Dutch or English)

Made in Holland
A general annual publication of the EVD (Agency for International Business and Cooperation) that provides information on the Dutch economy, culture, sports and creative industry. (Language: English)

The Royal House
This booklet gives a brief outline of the history of the Netherlands Royal House and some general information on the members of the royal family, the palaces, the Royal Arms and the royal standard of the Queen. The book also includes a family tree. (Language: English)

Wall map of the Netherlands
(Suitable for schools)

CD-ROM: The Netherlands, A Broad Horizon
Find out how history has shaped this low-lying country and its people through their constant struggle against the water. Get to know the Dutch people, discover the polder landscapes, the sea views and, especially, the broad horizon...
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Dutch

DVD: Rembrandt
15 minutes
This film outlines the life of Rembrandt and takes a brief look at many of his masterpieces.
Languages: Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

DVD: Dutch Light
91 minutes
Artists, art historians and scientists answer some of the questions raised by the myth of Dutch light.
Languages(53 minutes): Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
Languages(91 minutes): English and Dutch

DVD: Holland - Point of View
14 minutes
This Holland Promotion film informs people outside the Netherlands in short about Holland, Dutch culture, science, public health, economy etc. But: all this in a slightly different way.
Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian