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Netherlands
map_r6-netherlandsNetherlands won Euro 88 and reached two consecutive World Cup finals in 1974 and 1978 but lost both finals to their respective host nations, West Germany andArgentina. At the peak of its success in the 1970s, the team was famous for its mastery of Total Football and was nicknamed "Clockwork Oranje" for its precision passing. In many countries and even the Netherlands itself, the team is colloquially referred to as "Holland"  Dutch came out of this wilderness in the 1970s with the invention of Total football (Dutch: Totaalvoetbal), pioneered by Ajax and led by playmaker Johan Crujiff and national team coach Rinus Michels. The Dutch made huge strides, qualifying for two World Cup finals in the decade.  In 1974, the Netherlands beat both Brazil and Argentina in the second group stage, reaching the final for the first time in their history. However, the team lost to West Germany in the final in Munich.  In 1978, the Netherlands again reached the final of a World Cup, only to be again beaten by the hosts, Argentina.

Netherlands is full of fun and excitement, as the country has so many things to offer its guests. The capital city of Netherlands, Amsterdam serves as one of the most popular location for the foreigners for traveling purpose.  Amsterdam has many lovely parks and gardens to sit and relax. Among the top-notch tourist sites, mention can be made of the water tours. Amsterdam is inextricably linked with water, so one of the most attractive ways of viewing the city is on a canal tour.
There are a total of 53 museums, 61 art galleries, 12 concert halls and 20 theaters in Amsterdam and the city has a booming cultural life. One of the city's cultural hubs is the Rijksmuseum, which is a voluminous art gallery. It houses the works of many of the country's artistic luminaries, as well as numerous European painters. The Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art has a collection of Dutch and international art from 1850 onwards, including the works by Cézanne, Chagall, Monet and Picasso.  Another great museum of Amsterdam is the famous Anne Frank's House. Other major tourist attractions include Heineken, the Dutch national brewer. You must experience the nightlife of Netherlands' capital.