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In many parts of the Netherlands, windmills dominate the landscape. There are 1035 windmills in the country and another 106 water mills. South Holland is the best-endowed province with 220. In the nineteenth century, however, there were about 10,000 windmills in use. (Source: The Dutch Windmill) Photo Magnum, Martin Parr

The Netherlands, country of porn, croquettes and drugs. Country of traffic jams, consensus, speed skating and audacious art. Does this represent an accurate portrayal of the country? Decide for yourself. The state of the nation.

NRC Webpagina's
1 JULI 1999

Windmills

In many parts of the Netherlands, windmills dominate the landscape. There are 1035 windmills in the country and another 106 water mills. South Holland is the best-endowed province with 220. In the nineteenth century, however, there were about 10,000 windmills in use.

(Source: The Dutch Windmill)
Photo Magnum, Martin Parr

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