Why Is The Netherlands So Insanely Rich

The Netherlands is a curious country with many secrets, one of which being its wealthy #economy. How did it get there?

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[moneyexplainedofficial]

A lot of people have mentioned the fact that I missed out a lot of aspects of the Dutch economy such as the discovery of gas, slavery, etc.

I aimed to make this video a short video giving a small insight on the Dutch economy, so I did end up leaving a lot out to make it short, but I realise that it would have been better if I went a bit more in depth.

I am just a one man team, so researching and scripting is just one part of the process of making a video, but I'm going to focus more on giving better in depth explanations.

Thank you for the support and I am committed to improving my research and coverage of future stories! ❤

[Denni]

If the US is not careful we're gonna polder all the way to New York and reclaim it as New Amsterdam

[firstconsul]

I actually thought I was watching some channel with several million subscribers when I saw the quality of this production. Its crazy how you have only 499 subscribers. Your future is bright mate, keep crushing it!

[gcelec]

I have been to Netherlands 7 time, and after watching this video finally found a word I was looking for to describe it: Innovation. Its such a beautiful country too. So modern, comfortable. What a way to build civilisation

[AudieHolland]

Note: a country being rich doesn't neccessarily mean its average citizens are rich.

[JoeriBlomberg]

Very smart to make a video about The Netherlands! It practically guarantees a vivid comment section with Dutch people debating about the stuff you did or did not talk about, lol. We are very predictable folks 😅

[Vlame]

Since I was born I live in the Noordoostpolder, Flevoland. Almost every day I got to see a sign with the following message: 'Welkom op de zeebodem'. In English it means 'welcome to the seabed'. It's amazing that Dutchies were able to do this!

[behatiprinslooooooo]

If you are not dutch, I salute you on the spot on pronounciation of the VOC. Had me rewind and listen again haha
Awesome video and explanation too (:

[Nimma]

I am from The Netherlands and I must say that, besides how great the video, accuracy and visuals are, you definitely pronounce the Dutch words very, very well. It's very rare for non-Dutchies to be able to say our pronunciation of the letter "G" even remotely close to how it's said, props to you for that man. Oh and btw; making a video about The Netherlands will cause a "kolonisatie" aka hundreds of Dutch people saying "GEKOLONISEERD" lol. Good luck with your channel man, you've got a lot of potential. Keep it up. Love from (of course) The Netherlands.

[chaspertje]

This video did insanely good in perspective to his other video’s, this man is going to be a true legend! Your video’s will make it to the top one day! Much love from the Netherlands!

[PatQuakernaat]

You forgot the most important industry/company.
ASML is THE biggest and best company who makes nano-machines that can processor chips.
Perhaps the most influential company to date!

[anrmlumlwundlistr]

Fun fact: the Dutch are tallest people in the world because the country is so low and otherwise they drown in the sea

[raymonengels]

Subbed. You’re channel will grow a lot this year mate. Keep it up

[FranFerioli]

Every Dutchman receives a tax bill for pumping water. The message is clear: to survive we all have to contribute. This shaped the country's culture. Avery Dutch kid is taught about the disaster of 1953 when poorly maintained dams couldn't hold back the stormy sea. The Dutch are puritans living in a small country and forced to cooperate and be rational.

[niekklein]

Infrastructure is intricately interwoven, roads, raiways, waterways with many stations, harbours etc. Besides that due to its small size export is mandatory.

[Mitchellmotor]

"We staan er weer goed op boys"

VOC is a amazing thing for that time, it was real big.
Us Dutchies are all over the world and making so much awesome things.

[tacoeatsmonkeyboy]

shocked youare at 250 subs only, super high production value, easy to watch and interesting. Keep doing what you do!

[BrutusAlbion]

It's so rich nobody can afford a home 😂

[chrissdevano]

3:24 As a Dutchman I have to say that your pronunciation here is very impressive

[BrianJ.]

You forgot energy independence. An abundance of coal and natural gas has allowed the Netherlands to be energy independent for most of the 20th century. Until they shut it all down, of course. There is an abundance of coal in the southern Netherlands. And in the north is the 'Groningen gas field'. The largest natural gas field in Europe and one of the largest in the world. They were an exporter of energy.