What if a country had more bicycles than people?
Welcome to the Netherlands — a nation of about 18 million people and more than 23 million bicycles. Here, cycling isn’t just a hobby. It’s a way of life.
From dedicated bike highways and bicycle traffic lights to giant parking garages that hold thousands of bikes, the Netherlands has built one of the most impressive cycling infrastructures on Earth.
Many Dutch residents use bicycles every day for work, school, shopping, and travel. The result? Cleaner cities, less traffic, healthier lifestyles, and a transportation system admired around the world.
🚲 Bicycles: 23+ million
👨👩👧👦 Population: ~18 million
🇳🇱 Country: The Netherlands
Would you ride a bicycle every day instead of driving a car?
Let us know in the comments!
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15 Comments
Bikes are also healthy and promotes long life ❤
I lived in the Netherlands for three years and this is so true, even way back in the 80s. I rode my bike a lot when I lived there, and I was probably healthier than I’ve ever been. They have separate roads for bicycles with their own traffic lights. It’s amazing!
If the Netherlands were like my state, it probably would not work. Roads are too steep. I noticed that the Netherlands was very flat.
This is fascinating! And, it sounds very healthy! What is the incidence of Bike thefts?
So wonderful!
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Yeah if its possible
If you cycle in an equatorial country with a hot climate and year-round rainfall, it is not the best option. In addition, the high humidity level, which can reach around 80%, causes the body to sweat heavily and become fatigued more quickly.
they have a great leaders
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Yesss bike
I thought Denmark had more bicycles.
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Wow!!!! That's greatly fascinating. Looks disbelieving fact.
I don't see any fat obese people 😅