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Country Details

In a constant battle with the sea to save its land, the Netherlands (through the Dutch East and West India Companies) once ruled a vast worldwide empire of trade. Today's prosperity comes from flowers, electronics, oil and agricultural industries.

Quick Facts and Figures

Holland-Netherlands what's the difference?

Official Name Kingdom of the Netherlands

Capital City Amsterdam

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate temperate marine conditions with cool summers and mild winters. Milder along the coastal areas

Latitude/Longitude 52° 30'N, 5° 45'E

Languages Dutch (official) although Fries is spoken in Friesland and a local dialect is used in the Limburg province.

Official Currency: the Euro
effective 01/01/02, details (here)

Religions Catholic, Protestant, others

Population 15,878,000

Land Area 33,920 sq km (13,097 sq miles)

Landforms The land is flat, averaging only 37' above sea level. Much of the land below sea level is reclaimed and protected by 1,500 miles of dikes. There are some hills in southeast

Land Divisions 12 provinces

Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas, here

Netherlands Outline Map here

Netherlands Map, CIA version here

Netherlands Province Map here

Suggested Links

Netherlands web site here!

Netherlands Information Page here!

Weather in Amsterdam here!

Time and Date in Amsterdam