The Dutch people residing in Rotterdam are very hard working people. A popular saying among Rotterdammers goes "Money is earned in Rotterdam, divided in The Hague and spent in Amsterdam," reflecting Rotterdam's traditional view of itself as a no-nonsense workers' city.
Dutch Population Size in Rotterdam 550,834 Restaurants There are quite a few Dutch restaurants in Rotterdam. Bram Ladage is considered a very popular snack bar, which is a speciality in Holland (especially with mayonnaise, curry sauce and onions). Another is Tante Nel, which is a Dutch snack bar serving all sorts of wondrous Dutch specialities.
Shops The HEMA is one of the oldest Dutch chain stores. Although the chain struggles with a new formula, the business is still alive and much visited by an average Dutchman.
Interesting Facts Most Rotterdammer grandparents are from North Brabant in The Netherlands and moved to the port for work. The harbour is constantly growing, just over 5 years ago 20% of the Rotterdam Harbour was nothing but Sea. Famous Person Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. The Erasmus University of Rotterdam is named after him.
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