5 facts that prove the Netherlands is the hope of the future

4/9/2021

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Geography Story: 5 facts that prove the Netherlands is the hope of the future

I think that many countries should follow the example of the nation we're talking about today. Let's read 5 facts that prove the Netherlands is the country of the future.

#1 It has the world’s first solar energy-powered bike road

The initial part of the road was inaugurated in the year 2015, with a length of just about 100 m. However, it is a great development and improvement for the building of roads in the nearest future.

The brain behind this assignment is so that solar energy derived from the lane is for the purpose of lightening up the streets and recharging electric vehicles. It can even be used to produce power for households.

#2 It has a town where cars are not in use

The town of Houten in the province of Utrecht is regarded to be the most secure city in the world. Its citizens don't drive cars!

In the 1980s, a good amount of people began to encourage one another as well as everyone else in the town to promote bicycle riding more, rather than driving cars around. Gradually, everyone in the city got used to cycling.

#3 There are no abandoned pets in the Netherlands

Lately, it has been discovered that the country has no stray cats and dogs. The ministry was successful in pulling this off without causing harm to animals by ensuring that the authorities passed rigid regulative laws against animal abuse in an attempt to uphold animals’ rights.

#4 There are charging points for electric vehicles located close to each other.

A major strong point of The Netherlands is its convenient transportation system. For this reason, in an attempt to put a stop to gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, recharging points were put in place in various units — and very open for citizens who use electric cars.

#5 The country has few prisons

As a result of the absence of inmates, it was reported that about 19 prisons were closed down in the Netherlands since 2009.

According to recent records, the rate of imprisonments in the Netherlands is about 163 people per 100,000.

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37 Comments

Jo Farrell

They look after their animals so they have my vote. I would like to visit there.

Sandra Johnson

It's too bad the U S A can't be like that. No cruelty to animals, so few prisoners, they have to CLOSE some prisons. I would definitely like to visit there one day.

Veronica Dunn

At least they look after all animals

Roger Lee Souther

So how big is the Netherlands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware. Lot easier to do something like that in small compact country. Not Russia, China, India or US

Darlene Wozniak

This country is goverened by highly intelligent people. I'd like to establish that again in my wonderful USA.

Ro Ambrosio

I would love to visit the Netherlands. A very progressive country. We should take their example to heart. Empty the prisons of weed users, give them training in a trade. Regulate animal ownership to reduce the number of homeless animals and those killed in shelters. We can become solar powered in many ways. Let's get back to the envy of the world.

drmargiem

All students must pass written and verbal three language tests to graduate from high school. The streets are litter free. Wonderful country.

Pierre Poirier

And the rate of recividism is very low. They show that rehabilitation works better than the punitive approach

PaulStan

Too bad the rest of this planet can't be that way...

Betty Wiendels

I forgot to add that my parents took me to Holland on July 13, 1971 to visit our relatives until Aug 1, 1971. My daughter Tanya and her friend Serena also visited Holland in July 1998. Holland is filled with endless cyclists 🚴, high fashions, barns with straw roofs, ancient buildings, smaller cars, herrings @ the markets, windmills, tulips 🌷 and more. It rains more often there than here in Ontario, Canada.

Betty Wiendels

Lots of my relatives live in Holland. My parents were born and raised there before immigrating to Canada in the 1950s. The weather in Holland is more temperate than here in Canada.

Mike Bailey

Who would want to live in a flat country high on cannabis.

Eve

Wonderful...I love that they have harsh penalties for animal abuse and that they have been able to close prisons. I would love to visit

Susan Madanat

They could make a fortune if they took prisoners from neighbouring countries who have overcrowded prisons.

Wayne Roberts

The USA could learn a lot from the Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries! But alas, they are too stubborn!!!

Tulin Bulay

It must be a great honor to luve in such an efficient country

Cindy Ursan

I wish Canada had the laws regarding animals!!!

Lynda Walsh Vanderkooi

Jo Farrell, beautiful country, lots of cute homes and lovely flower gardens. My husband is from there, we went back in 2004, I’m not Dutch but just loved it.

Paula Woodley

I like the sound of 2 & 3

Anne Earlie

Love the Netherlands , have been to many places. Would stay there if I could👍🥰

Joanne Masci

They have legalized prostitution & legalized pot a long time ago. Doesn’t sound like they have few freedoms

Joanne Masci

Visited a few times. Love it & always thought I could live there - even before I found all this out

Diane Smith

I spent a year there as an exchange student in 1970/71. I loved every minute and have gone back many times to visit. If I ever had the opportunity to move there permanently, it would be a great choice! And I could relearn the language.