AROUND THE WORLD MONUMENT'S FACT FILE: DUTCH WINDMILL, THE NETHERLANDS

 

 By: T.A years5B


NAME:
Windmill

CITY: Zaanse schans

COUNTRY: The Netherlands

CAPITAL CITY: Amsterdam

CONTINENT: Europe

LANGUAGE SPOKEN: Netherlands

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MONUMENT: 

  • In the 19th century, there were more than 9,000 windills in the Netherlands.however, only oround 1,200 still exist.
  • It was built in 1180 D.C,originated in northern Europe.
  • The windmill was made to process food more efficient.