
Updated at 2025-03-06
The innocent and adorable Miffy from the Netherlands is definitely the world’s most famous rabbit. Her trademark is her x-shaped mouth. This ceramic Miffy figurine was gifted to Taoyuan by Utrecht as a symbol of the two cities’ alliance. Dressed in Traditional Dutch clothing and clogs, Miffy’s outfit is made even more intricate with the floral pattern in her collar and the embroidery details on her chest.
Alliance Date: March 29, 2019
Language: Dutch, West Frisian
Area: 99 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 376,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Utrecht is the hometown of the cartoon character Miffy. The region has been a prosperous commercial hub since ancient times, thriving on the navigation of the Rhine River. Currently, it is the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands, and has earned it the title of the Most Competitive Region in the European Union according to the European Commission. Utrecht Region is also the second-largest financial center in the Netherlands, with key industries including pharmaceuticals, information technology, and logistics, and boasts the largest science park in the country.