Netherlands

Netherlands

Location

A flat land in northwestern Europe facing the North Sea, with many areas below sea level. There is also a territory in the Netherlands in the Caribbean Sea.

Area

Approx. 41,000 km2

Capital (approximate population)

Amsterdam(1.38 million)

Business-related cities other than Amsterdam (approximate population)

Rotterdam(1.16 million), The Hague(660,000), Utrecht(490,000), etc.

Population

Approximately 17.42 million people

Racial Composition

77.4% Netherlanders, 9.9% other Caucasians, 2.3% Turks, 2.3% Moroccans, etc.

Language

Dutch is the official language.

Religion

51% non-religious, 24% Catholic, 15% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 6% other
- De Grote of St. Bavokerk

Culture

Years of international trade and curiosity have fostered a diverse, tolerant and free culture.
- Jordaan
- Keukenhof
- Zaanse Schans
- Rijksmuseum
- De Hoge Veluwe National Park
- Anne Frank House

Education

Hoge Veluwe National Park

There are mainly compulsory education up to the age of 16, secondary education (high school education), and university education. Known for its liberal education.
- Wageningen University
- University of Amsterdam
- Leiden University
- Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
- Universiteit Utrecht
- Technische Universiteit Delft
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- University of Groningen

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- Nationale Bibliotheek van Nederland

An Overview of Modern and Contemporary Dutch History

1815 Kingdom of the Netherlands is established
1839 Belgian independence recognized
1914-18 Remained neutral in World War I
1939-45 World War II
1940 German occupation
1945 Liberation of the Netherlands
1949 Indonesia independence
1949 Joined NATO
1952 Became a founding member of the European Coal and Steel Community
1975 Suriname becomes independent
2002 Euro becomes national currency

Politics

It is a parliamentary humanitarian constitutional monarchy. The legislative body, Congress, is bicameral. The monarch serves as the head of state. In addition, the prime minister is in charge of administrative affairs.
- Royal Palace Amsterdam
- Palace Noordeinde
- Binnenhof
- Supreme Court of the Netherlands

GDP per capita

$53,016 (2019)

Economy

The Netherlands has a high degree of economic freedom, with shipping, fishing, agriculture, trade and banking being the main industries.

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