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The Dutch fought an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighty_Years%27_War Eighty Years] long war, from 1568—1648, to gain indepence and religious freedom and so became one of the countries where people of all religions and cultures could find refuge.   
The Dutch fought an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighty_Years%27_War Eighty Years] long war, from 1568—1648, to gain indepence and religious freedom and so became one of the countries where people of all religions and cultures could find refuge.   


Michiel de Ruyter was one of the great admirals at that time
Michiel de Ruyter was one of the great admirals at that time <br>
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Did you know that in the Netherlands they have yearly "4-day-bike-tours" in different parts of the country? For more information see: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fietsvierdaagse| 4-day-bike-tours]


== Jurisdictions  ==   
== Jurisdictions  ==   
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