Netherlands 🇳🇱
Netherlands 🇳🇱: capital Amsterdam, population 17.5 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Population: 17.5 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Dutch
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Area: 41,850 km² (16,158 sq mi)
- Region: Western Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Dutch
- Internet domain: .nl
Fun Facts About Netherlands
- About one-third of the country is below sea level.
- Famous for its tulips, windmills, and bicycles.
- Has more bikes than people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands known for?
Netherlands is known for several things — About one-third of the country is below sea level; Famous for its tulips, windmills, and bicycles; Has more bikes than people.
How big is Netherlands?
Netherlands covers about 41,850 square kilometers (16,158 square miles), in the Western Europe region.
Is Netherlands landlocked?
No. Netherlands has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Netherlands called?
People from Netherlands are called Dutch.
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
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