"The Netherlands, situated in Northwestern Europe and often informally referred to as Holland, is divided into twelve provinces. It shares its borders with Belgium to the south and Germany to the east, while its remaining sides are embraced by the coastline of the sea. Dutch is the official language spoken in the country.
Boasting an excellent transportation network, the Netherlands features the Eurostar, an international high-speed rail service linking the UK with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Moreover, the Netherlands serves as a gateway to Europe, with Paris just a three-hour train ride away, and London and Berlin reachable within five to six hours by train."
