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NETHERLANDS<br />

The tulip industry in The Netherlands dates back to the 16th century, when merchants shipped<br />

in bulbs from Ottoman Turkey. Today, the epicentre of this floral trade is at Amsterdam’s<br />

sprawling Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the world’s largest flower auction.<br />

132 natgeotraveller.co.uk

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