The Hague (English name) is a city in the Netherlands and has a population of approximately 500,000. The government is seated here, which is truly absurd, because Amsterdam is the capital!. Most foreigners are amazed if they are being told of this fact. The Hague also hosts the International Court of Justice, The World Court and Europol.

The Hague is a great place for a holiday. With its many swinging and cultural events is it a pleasure to visit The Hague, Scheveningen and Kijkduin any time of the year. For jazz fans there is of course the North Sea Jazz Festival on 14,15 and 16 July every year. This year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. On 15 stages approximately 235 concerts and work shops by 150 acts will take place. And there is the coast, of course! So close to town, the wide beaches and the vast North Sea invite you to sunbathe. Some higlights are:

See for more information: http://www.denhaag.nl/ or http://www.denhaag.com/

DMan: Pornography and drugs are NOT legal! But drugs are gedoogd, a truly Dutch invention. It means that individuals are allowed to buy small amounts of soft drugs (less than 30 grams) for your own use from special places called coffee shops.

[Ed. Note, 2001-11-20: Extensively edited for spelling and grammar (noder is non-native speaker).]