Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into The... -

The book identifies several key factors that have shaped the Dutch identity:

: The book explains the significance of the color orange and why the country is technically more than just "Holland". Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...

: Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile power, the Dutch found that excluding potential partners based on religion or ethnicity was simply bad for business. The book identifies several key factors that have

The book by Ben Coates is a travelogue and historical analysis that explores why the Netherlands is such a unique and influential nation despite its small size. : Despite being a top global economy, they

: Despite being a top global economy, they have a cultural preference for part-time work and shorter hours.

: The Dutch are currently the world's tallest people .

: Coates notes curious habits, such as why the Dutch are obsessed with cleaning their windows and why their prostitutes are entitled to sick pay and pay income tax.