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| Netherlands |
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Population: 16,645,313 (July 2008 est.)
Official Languages: Dutch (official), Frisian
Major Religions: Roman Catholic 31%, Dutch Reformed 13%, Calvinist 7%, Muslim 5.5%, other 2.5%, none 41% (2002). |
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Literacy:
- Definition: age 15 and over can read and write
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Total Population: 99%
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Male: 99%
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Female: 99% (2003 est.) Political Stability:
Economic Overview:
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prosperous open economy
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stable industrial relations, sizable current account surplus, and has key role as a European transportation hub.
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moderate unemployment and inflation
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economic growth slowed 2000-06 following the general trend
Some Statistics:
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Labour Force by Occupation:
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Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (2006 est.)
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Pop. Below Poverty Line: 10.5% (1999 est.) |
Geography:
Top Products:
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Agriculture: grains, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, livestock, etc.
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Industry: agro-industries, metal & engineering products, metals, etc.
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Christian Perspective
The Netherlands is a nation that is rejecting its rich heritage of Christianity. Secularism runs rampant, and the people have taken a New Age openness to morality. The young people have become disinterested in the church, while others are caught up in irrelevant theological discussions rather than pursuing a heart after Christ. |
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Praise Points:
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Prayer Points:
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The openness of the people to issues like homosexuality, abortion, euthanasia, prostitution, drugs, and deviant lifestyles
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Pray for revival of the church and outreach to the wealthy people and immigrants | |
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