Most of the modern population of the Netherlands has Celtic or Germanic roots. In the Netherlands, two languages are officially recognized. These are Dutch and Frisian. The first language is a mix of traditional German and English. The second, as a rule, is used only by the native inhabitants of Friesland. In different provinces of the Netherlands, they speak unique local dialects related to the Flemish and Brabant norms of language. During the informal communication, a similar language is usually used. Every inhabitant of the country knows the state language and speaks it fluently. Travelers often face the problem of a language barrier. In small towns, it is particularly acute. At the popular tourist destinations, many have mastered English, and you may have a guided tour in tourist-friendly languages.
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The church in the Netherlands exists side-by-side with the state. These two structures absolutely do not intersect, so they coexist without any trouble. In the country, about 40 percent of the total population is represented by atheists. Mainly, this is due to the isolated position of faith in the kingdom. It is not forced to or propagated. About 25 percent of the population are Catholics. They honor and celebrate all Catholic holidays and go to the church on all festive days. Some municipalities even set off weekends for religious holidays, giving the population an opportunity to follow their beliefs. Approximately 17 percent of the population are Protestants. They live in the northern part of the kingdom, as well as in coastal towns.
There are also Muslims in the Netherlands, who live mostly in large cities. Islam appeared due to the large immigration influx that occurred in the 60s. Today, there are at least one million Muslims in the country. The statistics show that the number of atheists increases every year. The Netherlands is a country that is tolerant enough to various non-traditional manifestations, so a clear adherence to the faith of its ancestors is not a priority for young people. The western trends only increase the decline of the religiosity of the kingdom. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Most of the modern population of the Netherlands has Celtic or Germanic roots. In the Netherlands, two languages are officially recognized. These are Dutch and Frisian. The first language is a mix of traditional German and English. The second, as a rule, is used only by the native inhabitants of Friesland. In different provinces of the Netherlands, they speak unique local dialects related to the Flemish and Brabant norms of language. During the informal communication, a similar language is usually used. Every inhabitant of the country knows the state language and speaks it fluently. Travelers often face the problem of a language barrier. In small towns, it is particularly acute. At the popular tourist destinations, many have mastered English, and you may have a guided tour in tourist-friendly languages.
