The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, located in northwestern Europe. Also called Holland, it borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east.
The Netherlands is a densely populated and geographically low-lying country and is popularly known for its windmills, wooden shoes, dikes, tulips, bicycles, and social tolerance. Its liberal policies have received international attention, such as those concerning drugs, prostitution, same-sex marriage, abortion and euthanasia.
Jordan is an Arab country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel to the west.
The climate is dry and hot, since the country is mainly desert. However, the western part of the country receives greater precipitation during the rainy season from November to April.
Jordan is home to some of the greatest and most fascinating Roman archeological sites. It is also home to some of the grandest mosques of the Middle East.
