Den Haag (place)

The Hague (English name) is a city in the Netherlands and has a population of approximately 500,000. The government is seated here, which is truly absurd, because Amsterdam is the capital!. Most foreigners are amazed if they are being told of this fact. The Hague also hosts the International Court of Justice, The World Court and Europol.

The Hague is a great place for a holiday. With its many swinging and cultural events is it a pleasure to visit The Hague, Scheveningen and Kijkduin any time of the year. For jazz fans there is of course the North Sea Jazz Festival on 14,15 and 16 July every year. This year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. On 15 stages approximately 235 concerts and work shops by 150 acts will take place. And there is the coast, of course! So close to town, the wide beaches and the vast North Sea invite you to sunbathe. Some higlights are:

• Holland Casino Scheveningen.Holland Casino, a great place for a night out or to spend all your extra money. Don't worry about the destination, the money you lose will go in the goverment's pocket.
• MauritshuisSee the world famous paintings of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Potter.
• Miniature City Madurodam.All of Holland in just one town!
• Museon.The greatest popular scientific museum in the Netherlands.
• Museum for Communication. An active museum, making it great fun for children.
• National Sea Life Scheveningen. Discover the world beneath the waves of the North Sea.
• Omniversum. Omniversum submerges you in a world of image and sound.
• Panorama Mesdag. Experience the fishing village of Scheveningen in 1881.

_{See for more information: http://www.denhaag.nl/ or http://www.denhaag.com/}

DMan: Pornography and drugs are NOT legal! But drugs are gedoogd, a truly Dutch invention. It means that individuals are allowed to buy small amounts of soft drugs (less than 30 grams) for your own use from special places called coffee shops.

[Ed. Note, 2001-11-20: Extensively edited for spelling and grammar (noder is non-native speaker).]