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Sep 6, 2014
Beatrice Clarke
Beatrice is a native Melbournian who moved to the Netherlands in 2009. With a background in independent publishing and fashion, Beatrice honed her understanding of Dutch language and culture working for three years in cosmopolitan Heerhugowaard. Read more

Dutchman VictorVan has created a map of Dutch stereotypes. For the benefit of locals and foreigners alike, he has summed up his knowledge of his homeland and stuck it on a map. The author makes no claim to unbiased accuracy stating: "Obviously this is no hard science (or whatever form of science, for that matter), but, you know, it's a map. Maps are cool."

stereotypes netherlands

By Beatrice Clarke