Países Baixos
1. A country in Western Europe, bordered by Germany and Belgium, known for its low-lying terrain, canals, and windmills
The Netherlands is famous for its tulips and cycling culture.
Os Países Baixos são famosos por suas tulipas e cultura de bicicleta.
2. A constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
Amsterdã é a capital dos Países Baixos.
In Brazil, both 'Países Baixos' and 'Holanda' are used interchangeably in casual speech, though 'Países Baixos' is more technically accurate. The Netherlands is known in Portuguese-speaking countries for its engineering, tulips, cheese, and progressive policies. The term 'Holland' specifically refers to two provinces (North Holland and South Holland) but is often used colloquially to refer to the entire country.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Going Dutch - sharing costs equally
Dutch uncle - someone who gives frank, stern advice
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