Dutch Culture ID

Dutch culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

Dutch Culture

Dutch
Central Germanic
The culture ID for Dutch is dutch.
dutch

Commands

The following command will set your culture to 'Dutch.'

set_culture dutch

The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Dutch.'

change_culture [county id] dutch

Information

NameDutch
Culture IDdutch
HeritageCentral Germanic
EthosBureaucratic
LanguageDutch
ArchitectureContinental European
FashionHoly Roman Imperial
Coat of ArmsFrisian
Military EquipmentContinental European

Overview

The Dutch culture is one of the richest and most distinctive cultures in Europe. Known for their love of freedom and independent thinking, the Dutch have a long history of innovation and exploration. This is reflected in their liberal social policies, world-class education system, and cutting-edge design and architecture.

One of the defining characteristics of Dutch culture is their egalitarianism. Everyone is seen as equal, and there is a strong focus on fairness and social welfare. This is evident in their progressive policies on issues like gay rights, euthanasia, and drug use.

The Dutch also have a deep appreciation for the arts. They boast a rich artistic tradition dating back to the Dutch Golden Age, with masters like Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. Their love of the arts extends to music, theater and literature.

At the same time, the Dutch are renowned for their pragmatism and industriousness. Known for the saying "Act Normal", they value modesty and a strong work ethic. Their landscape is a testament to this, having successfully transformed low-lying marshes into fertile lands with extensive infrastructure.

Food is another area where Dutch culture shines. Traditionally, Dutch cuisine is simple and hearty, with a focus on dairy, vegetables, fish, and meat. Famous Dutch foods include Gouda cheese, herring, and the iconic Stroopwafel.

All in all, Dutch culture is a vibrant amalgamation of strong social values, creative expression, and practical pragmatism.

Bureaucratic Ethos

Bureaucratic Ethos

Bureaucratic Ethos

No culture lasts longer than its oldest record, and this culture believes in accounting so meticulous as to guarantee immortality.

  • +5% Monthly Lifestyle Experience
  • +15% Cultural Fascination Progress
  • +15% Development Growth

Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.

Dutch Traditions

  • Agrarian
  • Maritime Mercantilism
  • Parochialism
  • Polders

Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.

Dutch Architecture

Continental European

Continental European Architecture

Central Germanic Cultures

The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Central Germanic, as the Dutch culture:

CultureCulture IDEthos
BavarianbavarianSpiritual
DutchdutchBureaucratic
FranconianfranconianCeremonious
FrisianfrisianStoic
GermangermanStoic
SaxonsaxonStoic
SwabianswabianCommunal