Kingdom of the Netherlands
A country that argued with the sea and won, reclaiming a sixth of its land from the water. The Netherlands runs on bicycles, canals and an unshakeable belief that flat is beautiful.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of red, white and blue, one of the oldest tricolours in use. It descends from the 16th-century Prince's Flag of orange, white and blue, with the orange later settling into red; no formal meaning is assigned to the colours.
Kingdom of the Netherlands FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 17,100,715 |
| Area | 42,201 km² |
| Population density | 405 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official language | Dutch |
| Calling code | +31 |
| Internet TLD | .nl |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | NL / NLD |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- About a quarter of the country sits below sea level, kept dry by an elaborate system of dikes and pumps.
- Amsterdam is the constitutional capital, but the government and royal family are based in The Hague.
- It's one of the flattest countries on Earth, with its highest point barely reaching 322 metres.
- There are more bicycles in the country than people.
- It's the world's second-largest exporter of agricultural goods despite its small size.
Kingdom of the Netherlands FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Kingdom of the Netherlands?
The capital of Kingdom of the Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What is the population of Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Kingdom of the Netherlands has a population of about 17,100,715.
What currency does Kingdom of the Netherlands use?
Kingdom of the Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Kingdom of the Netherlands?
The official language of Kingdom of the Netherlands is Dutch.
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