The windmill was originally initiated by the Dutch and adapted to the needs of hydraulic utilization and mill industry. Although it is still a "national trademark" of the Netherlands, it is rare in practical application.

Dutch windmills were first introduced from Germany. At first, windmills were only used for grinding and the like. In the sixteenth and seventh centuries, windmills were of great significance to the Dutch economy. There are: papermaking and other functions, known as the "windmill country." Holland has always been famous for its windmills. The place where there are many windmills is the "Children's Difang".

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The development history of Dutch windmills

The largest windmills in the Netherlands are several stories high with wings as long as 2 meters. Some windmills are made of a whole piece of oak. At the end of the 18th century, there were about 12, windmills in the Netherlands.

these windmills are used to grind grain, coarse salt, tobacco leaves, press oil, roll woolen cloth, felt, make paper, and drain water from marshes. It is these windmills that constantly absorb water and drain water, which ensures that two-thirds of the country's land is free from destruction and the threat of artificial fish and turtles.

since the 2th century, due to the development of steam engines, internal combustion engines and turbines, the ancient windmills relying on wind power have once become dim and almost forgotten. However, because the windmill uses natural wind power, there is no danger of pollution and exhaustion, so it has not only been used by the Dutch people until now, but also become a new energy source today, which deeply attracts people.

The Dutch love their windmills and often praise them in folk songs and proverbs. Windmill buildings are always dressed as beautifully as possible. On grand festivals, windmills are surrounded by garlands, and the sun and stars made of national flags and cardboard are hung.

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