It is sometimes stated that loudness is a subjective measure, often confused with physical measures of sound strength such as sound pressure, sound pressure level (in decibels), sound intensity or sound power.
The main food crops are barley, corn, potatoes, sugar beets, and wheat.. The Netherlands produces a variety of other crops, including tomatoes and other warm-weather foods which are grown in hothouses.
If you're a foodie or have someone on your gift list who is, these Dutch food and drink gifts are sure to please. The Dutch are world-famous for their long history of cheese-making, and for good reason -- it's delicious! Most cheese you'll encounter in Amsterdam and the Netherlands is of either the Gouda (pronounced KHOW-duh not GOO-duh) or Edam variety, both of which get their names from Dutch towns. There are also several types of goat cheeses and farmer's cheese, or boerenkaas.