The Hague Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: The Hague
Where is it located?: The Hague is located on the Netherlands west coast, in the middle third of the country, slightly above the Delta Region in the SW corner of the country.
Why do people go there?:
How do travelers get there?: Train will do the trick.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 70
Other phone tips:
Population: 470000
Languages: Dutch, although most speak English as well
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Mauritshuis Museum, Vredespaleis (Peace Palace), Madurodam
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/neth/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/neth/hague/
Tourist Office: Netherlands Board of Tourism, P.O. Box 458, 2260 MG Leidschendam, The Netherlands, Telephone: +31 70 3705 705, Fax: +31 70 3201 654, Email: info@nbt.nl, http://www.holland.com/
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Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: April to mid-May are the best months to see the infamous tulips. The summer months are the warmest and have the least amount of rain.
Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Geen, Please = Alstublieft, Thank you = Dank u, Do you speak English? = Spreekt u het Engels?
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