I think the problem with the national identity is just that there is not identity. The Dutch are basically a collection of several tiny communities, each with their own language and culture. Then, a central government promoted some sort of fake identity - the so-called 'Republiek der Batavieren' was used as a large umbrella over these communities, and 'the Netherlands' were born.

Most of the Dutch are simple people - a reason why they don't know much of culture, or history, is because they just don't care. It's not useful to them, and why spend time learning it while they can just enjoy their lives?

There's a lot of good things about my country. Also a lot of foul things I wish I could make go away.