National name
Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
Government
Constitutional monarchy.
Geography
The Netherlands, on the coast of the North Sea, is part of the great plain of north and west Europe, the Netherlands has maximum dimensions of 360 by 257 km and is low and flat except in Limburg in the southeast, where some hills rise up to 1056 ft. About half the country’s area is below sea level, making the famous Dutch dikes a requisite for the use of much of the land. All drainage reaches the North Sea, and the principal rivers Rhine, Maas (Meuse), and Schelde—have their sources outside the country.
Historical Background
The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II.
Facts & Figures
Name
NETHERLANDS
Capital
Amsterdam
Government
Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch
Language
Dutch3
Religion
The Netherlands is one of the most secular countries in Western Europe, with only 39% being religiously affiliated (31% for those aged under 35), and fewer than 20% visiting church regularly.
Area
41,848 km2 (135th) 16,158 sq mi
Population
16,648,800
Currency
Euro (€)5 6 (EUR)
GDP(PPP)
$658.228 billion
GDP(nominal)
$794.777 billion
National Anthem
Het Wilhelmus
Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
Government
Constitutional monarchy.
Geography
The Netherlands, on the coast of the North Sea, is part of the great plain of north and west Europe, the Netherlands has maximum dimensions of 360 by 257 km and is low and flat except in Limburg in the southeast, where some hills rise up to 1056 ft. About half the country’s area is below sea level, making the famous Dutch dikes a requisite for the use of much of the land. All drainage reaches the North Sea, and the principal rivers Rhine, Maas (Meuse), and Schelde—have their sources outside the country.
Historical Background
The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II.
Facts & Figures
Name
NETHERLANDS
Capital
Amsterdam
Government
Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch
Language
Dutch3
Religion
The Netherlands is one of the most secular countries in Western Europe, with only 39% being religiously affiliated (31% for those aged under 35), and fewer than 20% visiting church regularly.
Area
41,848 km2 (135th) 16,158 sq mi
Population
16,648,800
Currency
Euro (€)5 6 (EUR)
GDP(PPP)
$658.228 billion
GDP(nominal)
$794.777 billion
National Anthem
Het Wilhelmus
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