The Dutch chose a setting for the Netherlands Pavilion which reflects the geography of their country.

Like the Netherlands it has a marine background. To the north flows the St-Lawrence River and to the west is Swan Lake.



The cocoon-like structure of the pavilion consists of 35 miles of tubular aluminium, and it rests on concrete foundations covered with Dutch bricks. One of the three main exhibition halls has a cantilevered area thrusting out towards the river. This affords a magnificent view of Montreal. Faithful to Expo's overall theme, exhibits deal with life in the Netherlands and the overseas territories of the kingdom: Surinam and the Netherlands Antilles. The Netherlands. historic and contemporary world role is described in lively presentations.



There are visual display on such topics as: geographiy of the country ( Gateway to europe): struggle with the sea; industrialization, housing and town planning in one of the world's most densely populated areas; trade and commerce, shipping, ( Rotterdam is the world's busiest port!) and communications; culture and scientific achievements.

The Netherlands also participates in the Pavilion of the European Communities.

( Document: Official Guide of l'Expo 67, Copyright 1967 by Maclean-Hunter Publishing Co. Ltd. )