The Dutch people (Dutch: Nederlanders (help·info)) are the dominant ethnic group of the Netherlands. Characterized by sharing a common culture, speaking the Dutch language and being of Dutch descent.
Dutch people, or descendants of Dutch people, are also found in migrant communities world wide, notably in Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and the United States.
The traditional art and culture of the Dutch encompasses various forms of t...
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