Netherlands is a coastal country in Europe with a population of 17.1M and an area of 41,543 km². Its capital is Amsterdam, Dutch is the official language, and it is a monarchy. Netherlands is a member of the European Union, NATO, the G20 and other international organisations.
Key facts
ContinentEurope
CapitalAmsterdam
Population17.1M
Area41,543 km²
LanguageDutch
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentMonarchy
CurrencyEuro
GDP/capita$57000
Independence1648
Geography
Has coastline
Oceans / SeasNorth Sea
RiversRhine
BordersBelgium, Germany
History & Culture
Roman Empire
Economy & Resources
AgricultureWheat, Maize, Dairy
Memberships
European Union
NATO
G20
Schengen Area
🎯 How to identify Netherlands in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Netherlands efficiently:
Is the country located in Europe?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of European Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Rhine river?
✅ Yes
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