The flag of the Netherlands is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, white and blue.

Netherlands

Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Netherlands (officially Kingdom of the Netherlands) is an independent country located in Western Europe, Europe. With a population of 18,100,436 people, it ranks #71 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 41,865 km² (#136 globally), with a population density of 432 people per km². The capital city is Amsterdam. The official language is Dutch.

Key Facts

Population

18,100,436

#71 world ranking

Area

41,865 km²

#136 world ranking

Population Density

432/km²

Capital

Amsterdam

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+01:00

Continent

Europe

Bordering Countries

2

neighboring countries

Languages

  • Dutchsee all countries

Currency

Bordering Countries (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What is the population of Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population of 18,100,436 people, ranking #71 in the world by population.
How big is Netherlands?
Netherlands covers an area of 41,865 km², ranking #136 in the world by area. The population density is 432 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Netherlands?
The official languages of Netherlands are: Dutch.
What is the currency of Netherlands?
The currency of Netherlands is euro (€).
What countries border Netherlands?
Netherlands shares borders with 2 countries: Germany, Belgium.

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