Zuid-Holland borders the North Sea in the west, east are the provinces Utrecht and Noord-Brabant and Zeeland in the south. The capital is The Hague, residence of Queen Beatrix, as well as the seat of government. Other cities are Rotterdam, Leiden and Delft (famous for its delftware).

Delft is one of Holland's best preserved towns, with a crisscross of canals, cobbled alleyways, classic mansions, arched bridges and medieval buildings.

Rotterdam is a wonderful modern cosmopolitan city. Located on the Maas river, Rotterdam port is the world's largest. The city offers adventuresome modern architecture and a delightful culture. There is an abundance of attractions, festivals & museums. Multicultural, cutting edge and buzzing with energy, Rotterdam give you a thrilling glimpse of major cities in the future.

The elegant historic city is the traditional seat of the Dutch Royal Family and the Government. This stylish city houses many museums, parks and avenues, elegant palaces and parliament buildings. On top of that, there is the coast, the seaside resorts of Scheveningen and Kijkduin and the North Sea.

Scheveningen, only 10 minutes away from The Hague, is a well-known tourist attraction. At the turn of the century, people from far and away would travel to the sea for health reasons and cures.

Gouda is known not only for its cheese, but also for its pipes and candles. This lovely little town has a large market square-the largest in Holland-with a beautiful 15th-century town hall sitting in the center. There's a wonderful cheese market on Thursday mornings (June-September).

Leiden is a colorful city with a number of superb museums and the university is the oldest (established in 1575) and most important in the country.