Helpoort

Because I'm a history nerd...

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January 24th 2010
It was another rainy day today in Maastricht. Maastricht experiences very similar weather as the rest of the Netherlands: damp and wet. It's a considerably moderate climate, and it rains more frequently in the winter than during the rest of the year. Interestingly enough, Maastricht is considered to be the "sunniest" city in Holland! The temperature range for the winter is from 33-49 degrees Fahre ... read more

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more