INTERCAT

Catalonia and the world

Do you want to discover cultural elements of Catalonia and contrast them with other countries in Europe?

Index of countries Catalonia and the Netherlands

Did you know that not everyone is fully clear on the correct name for this country? Which of the following options is correct? Holland and the Netherlands are synonyms. Holland is a region of the Netherlands. The Netherlands are two regions of Holland.

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The correct answer is: Holland is a region of the Netherlands.
Did you know that Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) is a very popular character among Dutch children and is celebrated on 6 December? They believe that he comes on a long journey from... Finland. Spain. Russia.

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The correct answer is: Spain.
Did you know that in English the expression "going Dutch" means something that is common among Catalans? Going mad. A sudden change in your tastes. Dividing up the bill in a restaurant.

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The correct answer is: Dividing up the bill in a restaurant.

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