Denmark vs. Netherlands vs. Switzerland

[TDAS04]

Well?

[parochial boy]

Lavaux terrasses and the Alps above Lake Geneva


The Klontalersee in Canton Glarus


Can Holland and Denmark compete? no? didn't think so.

Also, Switzerland has more breweries per capita than any other country in the world. An important achievement

[Santander]

Historically, the Netherlands. Unfortunately, they are no longer a strong nation and the people have also largely become weak which is part of the reason why I respect Geert Wilders so much.

As a nation, today, Switzerland is by far the best of the three.

[Enduro]

Switzerland, for obvious reasons.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Switzerland, of course.  (Normal)

[DavidB.]

Politically: Switzerland>Denmark>Netherlands
To actually live: Netherlands>Denmark>Switzerland

[Meclazine for Israel]

Three of the best countries on the planet.

Have not been to Switzerland yet, but would love to go.

[TDAS04]

I voted Switzerland.  It easily has the best scenery, but the other two are also good countries.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I'm not sure if I understand the purpose of this poll??!?

[TDAS04]

I'm not sure if I understand the purpose of this poll??!?

Then just ignore it.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I could do that, yes. But I choose instead to ask: why these three countries? I don't really see much of a link? Do you prefer chocolate, apples or steak?

[TDAS04]

I could do that, yes. But I choose instead to ask: why these three countries? I don't really see much of a link? Do you prefer chocolate, apples or steak?

They have similar amount of land area.  They're all prosperous and peaceful and clean.  They all have Protestant roots, and good chocolate, and they border Germany.  At least two of them are known to make good use of wind energy.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I could do that, yes. But I choose instead to ask: why these three countries? I don't really see much of a link? Do you prefer chocolate, apples or steak?

They have similar amount of land area.  They're all prosperous and peaceful and clean.  They all have Protestant roots, and good chocolate, and they border Germany.  At least two of them are known to make good use of wind energy.

u ok hun?

[TDAS04]

Maybe it seems a bit random, but it's not "Nepal, Burkina Faso, or Guyana" either.

[DavidB.]

I don't think it's particularly strange to compare three relatively small, prosperous Western European states with each other. These three countries don't have too much in common, but as TDAS said, they are not too uncomparable either.

I would, however, dispel the fiction that we have good chocolate.

[parochial boy]

The Netherlands and Switzerland also both have a history of consociational democracy, both have a historical Protestant v Catholic cleavage, and both have a majority language that is effectively a form of German, and very strong Liberal (in the European sense) traditions. So there is more there than initially meets the eye.

I don't think it's particularly strange to compare three relatively small, prosperous Western European states with each other. These three countries don't have too much in common, but as TDAS said, they are not too uncomparable either.

I would, however, dispel the fiction that we have good chocolate.

We have good all three

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I don't think it's particularly strange to compare three relatively small, prosperous Western European states with each other.

Well, no, but the presentation as a natural group? Bit odd. Of course all of TDAS04's polls are odd.

[IceAgeComing]

I would, however, dispel the fiction that we have good chocolate.

Can confirm; Dutch chocolate is awful

I mean, when I think of a Benelux country with good chocolate, the Netherlands isn't exactly the one that comes to mind!

[Lechasseur]

1. Switzerland
2. Netherlands
3. Denmark