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Netherlands

Netherlands

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Netherlands is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Amsterdam, home to roughly 17,231,624 people across 41,850 km² of land.

Where is Netherlands?

Netherlands is in Western Europe, Europe, bordering Belgium, Germany. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Amsterdam
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Western Europe
Population
17,231,624
Land area
41,850 km²
ISO codes
NL / NLD
Languages
Dutch
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+31
Internet domain
.nl

How Netherlands compares

Netherlands ranks 66th of 194 countries on this site by population and 131st by land area — roughly 0.2% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 10th of 45 by population and 30th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Netherlands: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Netherlands flag breaks down as 33.4% red, 33.3% white and 33.3% blue.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. About a quarter of the Netherlands lies below sea level, protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumps.
  2. Dutch engineers pioneered polders — fields reclaimed from the sea — turning water into farmland.
  3. The country is one of the world's largest exporters of cut flowers, especially tulips.
  4. Cycling is so universal that Dutch cities are designed around bike lanes rather than cars.
  5. The Netherlands was among the first republics in early modern Europe, shaping global trade and art.

Bordering countries

Netherlands: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What continent is Netherlands in?
Netherlands is in Europe, specifically the Western Europe subregion.
What is the population of Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population of roughly 17,231,624 people, across a land area of 41,850 km².
What language is spoken in Netherlands?
The main language of Netherlands is Dutch.
Which countries border Netherlands?
Netherlands shares a land border with 2 countries: Belgium and Germany.

Practice with geography games

Studying Netherlands is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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