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Holland or the Kingdom of Netherlands is located in Western Europe and shares borders with North Sea. The total geographical area of Holland or Netherlands is approximately 41,526 sq km, among which the land surface is of an area of 33,883 and water bodies cover around 7,643 sq km. As Holland shares boundary with the North Sea it consists of a coastline which is approximately 451 km. Holland has got a peculiar terrain which is of both highland and lowland. Presently a massive geographical dynamism is taking place in Holland. As a result natural phenomenon of weathering and tectonic plate movements few parts of Holland is getting separated from the main landmass.
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This has resulted to the detachment of the Frisian Isles from Holland. Even the water bodies like Rhine and Maas rivers are also tending to change their direction. Being a developed country and prosperous one too, it comprises of immense places of tourist attractions. Most of these places are situated in Amsterdam, the country's capital. Some of the important places of interests are The Rembrandt house museum, The Allard Pierson Museum, Westerkerk Church, The Magere Brug, Royal Palace, Osterkerk Church, The Anne Frank, and many more. Apart from these monumental places of tourist attractions, Holland is well acclaimed for its floral species and this led to the development of several gardens.
Among the different types of gardens the most acclaimed one is the Keukenhof gardens in Holland. The Keukenhof is situated in Lisse in Holland or Netherlands, often referred as the Garden of Europe for its magnificent collections of floral species and the mind blowing ambiance. Spread over a huge area it contains of various species of tulip flowers are the vital component of the garden. The beautiful colors have given a different meaning to the whole ambiance. It is indeed very important to note that after an extensive research on several floral lives the garden has been set up. Even the most tiny grasses are also been sown after having an intensive research. The lush green grasses cover the surface of the garden and in-between which the different types of tulip flowers pop out. Planted in a synchronized manner the flowers look vibrant and attracts every living being to capture the eye pleasing scenario. The garden is managed by a well established governing body keeping a keen vigilance on every aspect of the garden.
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