National symbols of the Netherlands
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Symbols of theNetherlandsare items or symbols that have symbolic meaning to, or represent, theNetherlands.There symbols are seen in official capacities, such asflags,coats of arms,postage stamps,andcurrency,and inURLs.They appear less formally as recurring themes inliterature,art andfolk art,heraldry,monuments, clothing, personal decoration, and as the names of parks, bridges, streets, and clubs. The less formal manifestations may be classified asnational emblems.
Official symbols
[edit]Flag
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Coat of arms
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Dutch orange lion
[edit]One of the symbols with which the Dutch associate themselves is a Lion called the Dutch Lion. The symbol is especially widely used with football.
National Anthem
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[edit]The colourorangehas long been associated with the Netherlands due toWillem van Orange.
Other things commonly associated with the Netherlands includetulips,clogs,Gouda cheeseandwindmills.