Is it possible to live in Netherlands?

What do the Dutch call themselves?

The Netherlands was originally colonised by the Vikings, who settled on the country's west coast.

But this is not the Dutch homeland of today. The original inhabitants were pushed to the east and south of the country by new arrivals. They took the name 'nederlanders', which means 'people of the north'. The people from the area of the province of Overijssel call themselves 'ovenlanders'.

Where do they come from? The 'ovenlanders' are believed to have come from modern day Russia or Poland, perhaps by way of Ukraine, and it is this idea that the Russians have adopted most strongly in the past. In the second half of the 17th century, most of the 'ovenlanders' came to the north in response to the new Swedish policy of Swedish 'land-reduction', or the forced acquisition of land from the indigenous population.

The history of the 'ovenlanders' begins in the early 15th century. At the end of the year, the Viking King Eric XI of Denmark and Norway, and King Wladislas II of Poland, agreed a deal that led to a temporary peace between the two Scandinavian countries.

In return for a monetary amount equal to the king's yearly income, Wladislas gave up most of the land he had acquired as a Polish king. This peace was short-lived and didn't last long. Both the kings would be dead within six years, and during that time the Danes and Swedes would not stop fighting each other. But they would have no more wars for another eight decades, until the war against Sweden's former ally France started in 1866.

This period of peace had an important effect on the Dutch population, which expanded by more than a quarter from 10 million to 15 million. It is estimated that at the beginning of the 17th century, the total Dutch population was almost twice the size of the population of the entire British Isles. The population was heavily concentrated in the coastal areas, but in these areas most inhabitants lived in cities. For example, Amsterdam has approximately 100,000 inhabitants in today's city limits. The urban population accounted for just under half of the total population.

How did they fare? The economic position of the Dutch people was one of the strongest in Europe.

Is it possible to live in Netherlands?

If you're thinking about living in Netherlands, then I urge you to read carefully and find out the answer for yourself.

I want to explain what I think is the best way of living in this country, but more importantly, I will advise you of the pros and cons of this great country that has a rich history and has a lot to offer the world traveller. Living in Netherlands: The Pros and Cons. First and foremost, before you embark on the journey into living in Netherlands, the following is something to consider. Pros: The economy. The weather. The low crime rate. Education systems. Taxes are relatively cheap. Low cost healthcare. Easy access to other countries and cultures. Cons: Dutch speak Dutch. Language barrier. High traffic. Difficult to find friends. Lack of green spaces. The country is too small. Many people don't like their neighbours. The Economy. The economy of the Netherlands is a major player in the EU. Not only are the Netherlands making record-breaking profits right now, but this success is largely due to this country's booming digital innovation industry. I would say that all the major tech and business giants including Google, Amazon and eBay were born here. The Weather

Netherlands is one of the few countries in the northern hemisphere that enjoy a temperate climate with an average temperature of around 10C and it never gets as hot as Australia or Spain during the summer. This means you could be on holiday in the sunny south and then head across the border for an overnight to the cold north.

If you love the summer and long beach days, try to avoid getting your tan from your local beach or go on holiday to the South of Europe. But there is nothing wrong with the winters here either - the mild climate doesn't get too frigid so just keep a layer of clothing close at hand.