City of Houten Holland. Convincing evidence that Holland is the country of the future

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Holland has long been known for its ambitious projects, which from time to time make the whole world freeze in admiration.

We are in website We believe that all states should follow the example of this country. At least in these 7 achievements.

1. This is the only country in the world where there are no homeless animals

It was recently officially confirmed that there are no abandoned cats and dogs left in Holland. The authorities of the country have achieved this without causing them absolutely no harm: they have given animals their own rights and quite severely punish people who abuse their pets or abandon them.

2. Solar-powered bike lanes and highways for the first time in Holland

The project, called SolaRoad, is the result of a collaborative effort between government, private industry and universities. The first part of the track was opened in 2015. Its length is no more than 100 meters, and this is already a huge breakthrough in the construction of roads of the future. The idea is that the solar energy generated by the road is used to light the streets, recharging mechanical and electric vehicles.

3. Electric vehicle charging stations are every 50 meters

One of the Netherlands' greatest strengths is sustainable mobility. Therefore, in an attempt to completely abandon automobile fuel, the country's authorities installed power stations everywhere, which are vital for citizens using new generation cars.

4. There is a city in Holland where nobody uses cars.

The Dutch town of Houten has been named the safest place in the world. In the early 1980s, the city's 4,000 residents made a strategic decision to encourage city dwellers to use bicycles, gradually weaning them from getting behind the wheel of a car for any reason. So imperceptibly, almost all the inhabitants of the town have become a habit of cycling.

5. The country's authorities introduce a gradual ban on the use of fuel cars

In just 9 years, by 2025, the Dutch government plans to completely ban diesel and petrol vehicles in the country. In addition, the Netherlands has eliminated the personal vehicle tax on alternative fuels, making these cars cheaper by 15,000 euros.

The Netherlands is a country known for ambitious community projects and a standard of living that staggers and surprises people around the world. Many countries would do well to learn from such an example. Here are the facts proving that this is the state of the future.

This is the only state without homeless animals

It was recently officially confirmed that there are no homeless cats and dogs in the country. The government managed to solve the problem without harming the animals. On the contrary, in an attempt to protect the rights of dogs and cats, the authorities have introduced strict laws with penalties for cruelty to animals.

The Netherlands has solar-powered roads

The country has a project in which the government is collaborating with private individuals and scientists. Its goal is to create the roads of the future, fully illuminated by solar energy and allowing electric cars to be charged. In 2015, the first section of such a road was opened.

Charging stations for electric cars are located everywhere

The strength of the country is the transport system. Here they are trying to abandon the use of gasoline and diesel engines, but for electric cars there are many places for charging.

There is a city in the Netherlands where there are no cars

The Dutch city of Houten is considered one of the safest places in the world. In the early 1980s, residents agreed to ride bicycles rather than use cars. Step by step, all citizens switched to this type of transport.

The government plans to ban the sale of cars with gasoline and diesel engines

By 2025, cars with petrol or diesel engines will not be sold in the country. In addition, owners of vehicles with alternative fuels will not have to pay a vehicle tax. As a result of all the measures taken by the government, environmentally friendly cars are cheaper by fifteen thousand euros!

In the Netherlands, prisons are closed as unnecessary

The crime rate is so low that prisons regularly have to be closed - there is no one to keep them. Nineteen prisons have been closed in the last few years! The average crime rate is 163 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is two times less than in Brazil.

The Netherlands has road bridges for wildlife

The government protects wild animals - there are special bridges so that animals can cross from one part of the forest to another without any fear.

Holland has long been known for its ambitious projects, which from time to time make the whole world freeze in admiration.
Probably, all states should take an example from this country. At least in these 7 achievements.

1. This is the only country in the world where there are no homeless animals

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It was recently officially confirmed that there are no abandoned cats and dogs left in Holland. The authorities of the country have achieved this without causing them absolutely no harm: they have given animals their own rights and quite severely punish people who abuse their pets or abandon them.

2. Solar-powered bike lanes and highways for the first time in Holland


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The project, called SolaRoad, is the result of a collaborative effort between government, private industry and universities. The first part of the track was opened in 2015. Its length is no more than 100 meters, and this is already a huge breakthrough in the construction of roads of the future. The idea is that the solar energy generated by the road is used to light the streets, recharging mechanical and electric vehicles.

3. Electric vehicle charging stations are every 50 meters



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One of the Netherlands' greatest strengths is sustainable mobility. Therefore, in an attempt to completely abandon automobile fuel, the country's authorities installed power stations everywhere, which are vital for citizens using new generation cars.

4. There is a city in Holland where nobody uses cars.



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The Dutch town of Houten has been named the safest place in the world. In the early 1980s, the city's 4,000 residents made a strategic decision to encourage city dwellers to use bicycles, gradually weaning them from getting behind the wheel of a car for any reason. So imperceptibly, almost all the inhabitants of the town have become a habit of cycling.

5. The country's authorities introduce a gradual ban on the use of fuel cars



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In just 9 years, by 2025, the Dutch government plans to completely ban diesel and petrol vehicles in the country. In addition, the Netherlands has eliminated the personal vehicle tax on alternative fuels, making these cars cheaper by 15,000 euros.

6. In the country, due to the lack of prisoners, prisons are closing.



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In the Netherlands, careful work has been carried out for a long time to reduce the level of crime, which brings successful results to the state. Since 2009, 19 prisons have been closed in the Netherlands due to a shortage of prisoners. According to the latest data, there are only 163 criminals per 100,000 inhabitants in the country, which is half that of Brazil.

7. Holland has ecoducts - special bridges for animals living in the forest



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Another of the primary tasks of the Dutch authorities is the protection of wild animals. In order for animals to cross highways without endangering their own lives, several special bridges have been built in the country that allow forest dwellers to move safely from one part of the forest to another.