2425_PPT_Netherlands-Spain_Englisch.pptx
The Netherlands
vs Spain
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The Netherlands
vs Spain
Country Size
The Netherlands: 41,543 km²
Spain: 505,990 km²
Spain is approximately 12 times
larger than the Netherlands
Population
The Netherlands: 17.7 million inhabitants
Spain: 47.3 million inhabitants
Population density
The Netherlands: 426 inhabitants per km²
(one of the most densely populated countries in Europe)Spain: 93 inhabitants per km² (much less densely populated)
The Netherlands has 4.6 times more people per square kilometer than Spain
Climate
The Netherlands
Temperate maritime climate
Mild summers and cool winters
Frequent rainfall throughout the year
Average temperatures: 2-6°C in winter, 17-20°C in summer
Spain
Mediterranean climate in the south and east
Continental climate in the interior
Maritime climate in the north
Hot summers and mild winters in the south
Average temperatures: 10-12°C in winter, 25-30°C in summer
Customs and Daily Life
The Netherlands
Early breakfast and lunch, dinner around 6:00 PM
Direct communication style
Cycling as a daily means of transportation
Work-life balance important (9-5 workday)
'Gezelligheid' (coziness) as an important social concept
Spain
Later daily rhythm: lunch around 2:00 PM, dinner from 9:00 PM
Siesta still common in some regions
Car and public transport use
Longer workdays with afternoon break
Social life often takes place outdoors
Culture
The Netherlands
Calvinistic influences
(frugality, hard work)Egalitarian society, little hierarchy
Pragmatic and tolerant
Tradition of art
(Rembrandt, Van Gogh)King's Day, Sinterklaas as important holidays
Spain
Catholic traditions and festivals
Strong regional identities
(Basque Country, Catalonia)Flamenco, bullfighting as
cultural symbolsImportant celebrations: Semana Santa, La Tomatina, local ferias
Family central to social structure
Eating Habits
The Netherlands
Bread meals for breakfast and lunch
Potatoes, vegetables, and meat as the basis for dinner
Traditional dishes: stamppot, pea soup, herring
Cheese culture
Early dinner times
Spain
Light breakfasts
Tapas culture: sharing small dishes
Mediterranean cuisine: olive oil, fresh vegetables, fish
Regional specialties: paella, gazpacho, tortilla
Late, extensive dinners
Wine with meals
Education: School Types
The Netherlands
Primary education: one type for all students
Secondary education divided into levels:
VMBO (4 years): vocational, different levels
HAVO (5 years): general secondary education
VWO (6 years): pre-university education
MBO, HBO, and WO as further education options
Spain
Less early selection than in the Netherlands
After mandatory ESO, students choose between:
Bachillerato (2 years): preparation for university
Formación Profesional (FP): vocational education
University: Grado (4 years), Máster, Doctorado
Education: Characteristics
The Netherlands
Strong focus on independence and personal responsibility
Project-based learning common
School days typically until 3-4 PM
Few school uniforms
International orientation (extensive English)
Spain
More traditional and theoretical education
Greater emphasis on memorization
Longer school days, often until 5 PM
School uniforms common in many private schools
Strong regional differences (language education in Catalonia, Basque Country)
Quiz
What is this?
Sitostick
Frikandel speciaal
Viandel
Sashlick
Which festival is this?
The red festival
Promotion of tomato soup
La Tomatina
Food fight
In which cities / villages are these?
Asten - Someren - Helmond - Amsterdam
Someren - Asten - Helmond - Amsterdam
Asten - Someren - Amsterdam - Helmond
Someren - Asten - Amsterdam - Helmond
In which town is this?
Valencia
Barcelona
Seville
Madrid
What is being celebrated here?
The Netherlands is the World Champion football
Independance day
Labor day
The Kings's Birthday
What is this dish called?
Fish stew
Shrimp pan
Rice pan
Paella
What is this and when is it eaten?
Apple dumplings, eaten at Christmas
Oliebollen, eaten at New Year’s Eve
Oliebollen, eaten at New Year
Raisin buns, eaten at New Year's Eve
What is this tree trunk called and when
does it come to people’s homes?
El Árbol, people paint this tree and put it on the table at Easter
El tío, people paint this tree and put it on the table at Easter
El Tronco, grows in the garden in the summer.
El tío, comes to families’homes to bring presents at 24th december
In which provinces are these?
Noord Brabant - Friesland - Utrecht
Noord Brabant - Noord Holland - Friesland
Noord Brabant - Friesland - Noord Holland
Noord Brabant - Utrecht - Noord Holland
What do these people do?
Castellers, a ‘human tower’
Sardanas, Catalan folk dance
Bullfighting
Flamenco, folk dance from the southe of Spain
What is this and when is this eaten?
Vegetable porridge, eaten in the summer
Hotchpotch, eaten in the winter
Purree, eaten in the autumn
Hotchpotch, eaten in the fall
Who are these
Gegants?
The King and Queen of Spain
Salvador Dalí and Gala
Teachers of La Salle Figueres
Los del Rio
What kind of flowers are these?
Gerberas
Roses
Tulips
Lillies
What do these people do?
Castellers, a ‘human tower’
Sardanas, Catalan folk dance
Bullfighting
Castagnetten, a 'human tower'
There are 32 Spanisch and 32 Dutch students in the exchange. How many Boys participate?
16 boys, 9 Dutch boys and 7 Spanisch boys
18 boys, 9 Dutch boys and 9 Spanisch boys
22 boys, 10 Dutch boys and 12 Spanisch boys
20 boys, 9 Dutch boys and 11 Spanisch boys
When is this eaten?
On the birth of a baby
On the 1st birthday
On the 18th birthday
On the 50th birthday
In which cities / villages are these?
Sevillia - Figueras - Barcelona
Sevilla - Figueras - Barcelona
Madrid - Figueras - Barcelona
Barcelona - Figueras - Madrid
What is this?
Bitterbal
Kroket
Frikandel
Viandel
Who is this and where is he?
El Caganer, is in the nativity
El Caganer, is in the toilet
El Nen, is in the toilet
El Benjamin, is in the church
There are ± 18 million people living in the Netherlands.
How many bicycles
are in the Netherlands?
11 million
20 million
18 million
25 million
What is this and
when is it eaten?
Bunyols, eaten at Easter
Mini hamburgers, eaten at the fair
Cupcakes, eaten at San Juan
Bunyols, eaten at Christmas
How is this herring (raw fish) eaten?
With knife and fork
Slurping
Grabbing it by the tail
With a spoon
In which provinces are these?
Catalonia - Andalusia - Basque Country - Canary Islands
Catalonia - Canary Islands - Andalusia - Basque Country
Catalonia - Canary Islands - Basque Country - Andalusia
Catalonia - Basque Country - Canary Islands - Andalusia
Who is this and where does he live?
Sinterklaas, he lives in Amsterdam
Sinterklaas, he lives in Madrid
Santa Claus, he lives at the North Pole
Santa Claus, he lives in Madrid
What is this?
Crema Catalana
Apple pie
Paella
Vanilla cream
There are 32 Spanisch and 32 Dutch students in the exchange. How many girls participate?
44 girls, 23 dutch girls and 21 Spanisch girls
42 girls, 24 dutch girls and 18 Spanisch girls
40 girls, 20 dutch girls and 20 Spanisch girls
46 girls, 24 dutch girls and 22 Spanisch girls
