Netherlands

Netherlands

The Netherlands /ˈnɛðərləndz/ ; West Frisian: Nederlân; Papiamento: Hulanda is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders with Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. It is a parliamentary democracy organised as a unitary state. The country capital is Amsterdam and the seat of government is The Hague. The Netherlands in its...
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quick facts
Founded:1648
Capital:Amsterdam
Population:16,445,593
Official language:Dutch Language
Currency:Euro, Netherlands Antillean gulden, US$
Area:16,033.3 sq. mi.
GDP:$909,500,000,000
Form of government:Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy, Monarchy
Also known as:Holland, Nederland, The Netherlands

Capital city of Netherlands

Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Population:719,000
Founded:1200

Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population of 1,209,419 and a metropolitan population of 2,158,592. The city is in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. It comprises the...
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National landmarks of Netherlands

Begijnhof Chapel
Begijnhof Chapel

The Begijnhof Chapel, dedicated to Saint John and Saint Ursula, is a Roman Catholic chapel run by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, in the...
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Oude Kerk
Oude Kerk

The Oude Kerk is Amsterdam’s oldest parish church, consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint. It...
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Major cities in Netherlands

CityPopulation
Dirksland 832,200
Amsterdam 719,000
Rotterdam 584,046
The Hague 485,818
Middelharnis 478,130
Eindhoven 212,141
Tilburg 201,087
Groningen 187,623
Almere 186,011
Haarlem 175,613
Nijmegen 160,962
Apeldoorn 155,328
Amersfoort 143,235
Arnhem 142,636
Zaanstad 141,285
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Population history of Netherlands

YearEstimated Population
2012 16,847,007
2010 16,612,213
2009 16,530,388
2008 16,445,593
2007 16,381,696
2006 16,346,101
2005 16,319,868
2004 16,281,779
2003 16,225,302
2002 16,148,929
2001 16,046,180
2000 15,925,513
1999 15,805,000
1998 15,698,000
1997 15,607,000
1996 15,517,000
1995 15,460,000
1994 15,381,133
1993 15,279,097
1992 15,178,000
1991 15,070,000
1990 14,952,000
1989 14,849,000
1988 14,760,000
1987 14,665,000
1986 14,572,000
1985 14,492,000
1984 14,424,000
1983 14,367,000
1982 14,313,000
1981 14,247,000
1980 14,150,000
1979 14,038,000
1978 13,942,000
1977 13,856,000
1976 13,774,000
1975 13,666,000
1974 13,545,000
1973 13,439,000
1972 13,329,000
1971 13,195,000
1970 13,039,000
1969 12,878,000
1968 12,730,000
1967 12,598,000
1966 12,456,000
1965 12,295,000
1964 12,127,000
1963 11,966,000
1962 11,806,000
1961 11,639,000
1960 11,486,630
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National anthem of Netherlands

Wien Neêrlands Bloed
Wien Neêrlands Bloed
Established:1839
Composer:Johann Wilhelm Wilms
Lyricist:Hendrik Tollens

Wien Neêrlands bloed was the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932. At the foundation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815, it was decided that a national anthem was needed. The hymn Het Wilhelmus – which is the national anthem today – was already well...
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Olympic medals won by Netherlands

OlympicsEventAthleteMedal
2010 Winter Olympics Speed skating - Men's 5000m Sven Kramer Gold medal
2010 Winter Olympics Women's 1000m Annette Gerritsen Silver medal
2010 Winter Olympics Women's 1000m Laurine Van Riessen Bronze medal
2010 Winter Olympics Men's 1500m Mark Tuitert Gold medal
2010 Winter Olympics Women's 1500m Ireen Wüst Gold medal
2010 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Bob de Jong Bronze medal
2010 Winter Olympics Men's Team Pursuit Simon Kuipers Bronze medal
2010 Winter Olympics Women's Parallel Giant Slalom Nicolien Sauerbreij Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's 4x100m freestyle relay Hinkelien Schreuder Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Judo, 63-70kg (Middleweight) Edith Bosch Bronze medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Judo, 57 - 63kg (Half-Middleweight) Elisabeth Willeboordse Bronze medal
2008 Summer Olympics Dressage, team Imke Bartels Silver medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Judo, 52 - 57kg (Lightweight) Deborah Gravenstijn Silver medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's 4x200m freestyle relay Manon van Rooijen Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's 470 - Two Person Dinghy Lobke Berkhout Silver medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Track cycling, points race Marianne Vos Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Lightweight double sculls Kirsten van der Kolk Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Dressage, individual Anky van Grunsven Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Men's Beach Volleyball Reinder Nummerdor
2008 Summer Olympics Men's Beach Volleyball Emiel Boersma
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Beach Volleyball Rebekka Kadijk
2008 Summer Olympics Men's Judo, - 60 kg Men (extra lightweight) Ruben Houkes Bronze medal
2008 Summer Olympics Men's Judo, 90 - 100kg (half-heavyweight) Henk Grol Bronze medal
2008 Summer Olympics Men's Swimming, marathon 10km Maarten van der Weijden Gold medal
2006 Winter Olympics Speed skating - Men's 5000m Sven Kramer Silver medal
2006 Winter Olympics Men's Team Pursuit Sven Kramer Bronze medal
2006 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Bob de Jong Gold medal
2006 Winter Olympics Women's 1500m Ireen Wüst Bronze medal
2006 Winter Olympics Women's 3000 m Ireen Wüst Gold medal
2006 Winter Olympics Women's 1000m Marianne Timmer Gold medal
2006 Winter Olympics Men's Team Pursuit Mark Tuitert Bronze medal
2006 Winter Olympics Women's 3000 m Renate Groenewold Silver medal
2006 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Carl Verheijen Bronze medal
2006 Winter Olympics Men's Team Pursuit Carl Verheijen Bronze medal
2006 Winter Olympics Men's 1000m Erben Wennemars Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's 4x100m freestyle relay Chantal Groot Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Volleyball Dirk-Jan van Gendt
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Beach Volleyball Rebekka Kadijk
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Badminton, singles Mia Audina Silver medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Track Cycling, Individual Pursuit Leontien van Moorsel Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Bart Brentjens Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Dressage, individual Anky van Grunsven Gold medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Judo, 81 - 90kg (middleweight) Mark Huizinga Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Judo, + 100kg (heavyweight) Dennis van der Geest Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Judo, 52 - 57kg (Lightweight) Deborah Gravenstijn Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Judo, 63-70kg (Middleweight) Edith Bosch Silver medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's 100m freestyle Pieter van den Hoogenband Gold medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's 200m Freestyle Pieter van den Hoogenband Silver medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's 50m freestyle Inge de Bruijn Gold medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's 100m freestyle Inge de Bruijn Silver medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's 100m butterfly Inge de Bruijn Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Track cycling, Sprint individual Theo Bos Silver medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Road cycling, individual time trial Leontien van Moorsel Gold medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Road cycling, individual road race Max van Heeswijk
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Road cycling, individual road race Erik Dekker
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Road cycling, individual road race Karsten Kroon
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Judo, 70 - 78kg (half-heavyweight) Edith Bosch Silver medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's 4x100m freestyle relay Pieter van den Hoogenband Silver medal
2002 Winter Olympics Men's 1000m Jan Bos Silver medal
2002 Winter Olympics Women's 3000 m Renate Groenewold Silver medal
2002 Winter Olympics Men's 1000m Gerard van Velde Gold medal
2002 Winter Olympics Men's 1500m Jochem Uytdehaage Silver medal
2002 Winter Olympics Speed skating - Men's 5000m Jochem Uytdehaage Gold medal
2002 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Jochem Uytdehaage Gold medal
2002 Winter Olympics Women's 5000 m Gretha Smit Silver medal
2002 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Gianni Romme Silver medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's Volleyball Peter Blangé
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Beach Volleyball Rebekka Kadijk
2000 Summer Olympics Men's Archery, individual Wietse van Alten Bronze medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Road cycling, individual road race Leontien van Moorsel Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Track Cycling, Individual Pursuit Leontien van Moorsel Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Road cycling, individual time trial Leontien van Moorsel Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Track cycling, points race Leontien van Moorsel Silver medal
2000 Summer Olympics Jumping, individual Jeroen Dubbeldam Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Jumping, individual Albert Voorn Silver medal
2000 Summer Olympics Dressage, individual Anky van Grunsven Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's Judo, 81 - 90kg (middleweight) Mark Huizinga Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's 50m freestyle Pieter van den Hoogenband Bronze medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's 100m freestyle Pieter van den Hoogenband Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's 200m Freestyle Pieter van den Hoogenband Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's 50m freestyle Inge de Bruijn Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's 100m freestyle Inge de Bruijn Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's 100m butterfly Inge de Bruijn Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Patrick Tolhoek
2000 Summer Olympics Men's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Bart Brentjens
2000 Summer Olympics Men's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Bas van Dooren
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Corine Dorland
2000 Summer Olympics Women'sTrack Cycling, Time Trial Leontien van Moorsel Gold medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's Europe Class Margriet Matthijsse Silver medal
2000 Summer Olympics Men's 4x200m freestyle relay Johan Kenkhuis Bronze medal
2000 Summer Olympics Women's 4x100m freestyle relay Thamar Henneken Silver medal
1998 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Bob de Jong Silver medal
1998 Winter Olympics Men's 1000m Jan Bos Silver medal
1998 Winter Olympics Women's 1500m Marianne Timmer Gold medal
1998 Winter Olympics Women's 1000m Marianne Timmer Gold medal
1998 Winter Olympics Men's 1000m Ids Postma Gold medal
1998 Winter Olympics Men's 1500m Ids Postma Silver medal
1998 Winter Olympics Men's 1500m Rintje Ritsma Bronze medal
1998 Winter Olympics Speed skating - Men's 5000m Gianni Romme Gold medal
1998 Winter Olympics Men's 10000m Gianni Romme Gold medal
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Major importers from Netherlands

Countries that import goods from Netherlands
CountryValue of Imported GoodsYear
United States of America $13,700,000,000 2008
Scotland £2,645,000,000 2004
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Wars and battles involving Netherlands

Battle of Panjwaii
Battle of Panjwaii
(July 2006 - October 2006)

The Battle of Panjwaii was a battle fought during two periods in the summer of 2006, primarily involving Canadian and Afghan soldiers being supported...
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Operation Mountain Thrust
Operation Mountain Thrust
(May 15, 2006 - July 31, 2006)

Operation Mountain Thrust was a Canadian and Afghan-led operation in the war in Afghanistan, with more than 2,300 U.S., 3,300 British troops, 2,200...
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Iraqi no-fly zones
Iraqi no-fly zones
(1991 - 2003)

The Iraqi no-fly zones were a set of two separate no-fly zones , and were proclaimed by the United States, United Kingdom and France after the Gulf...
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Operation Allied Force
Operation Allied Force
(March 24, 1999 - June 10, 1999)

The NATO bombing of Yugoslavia was NATO's military operation against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. The strikes lasted...
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Operation Provide Comfort
Operation Provide Comfort
(1991 - 1996)

Operation Provide Comfort and Provide Comfort II were military operations by the United States and some of its Gulf War allies, starting in April...
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International Memberships

European Union
European Union

The European Union /ˌjʊərəˈpiːənˈjuːnjən/ is an economic and political union or confederation of...
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Western European Union
Western European Union

The Western European Union was an international organisation tasked with implementing the Modified Treaty of Brussels , an amended version of the...
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African Development Bank
African Development Bank

The African Development Bank Group is a development bank established in 1964 with the intention of promoting economic and social development in...
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Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia. The...
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Paris Club
Paris Club

The Paris Club is an informal group of financial officials from 19 of some of the world's biggest economies, which provides financial services such...
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Colleges and universities in Netherlands

Utrecht University
Utrecht University

Utrecht University is a university in Utrecht, Netherlands. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and one of the largest in...
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University of Groningen
University of Groningen

The University of Groningen , located in the city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well...
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Universiteit van Amsterdam
Universiteit van Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam or the UvA is a public research university located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1632 as the Athenaeum...
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Vrije Universiteit
Vrije Universiteit

The Vrije Universiteit is a university in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch name is often abbreviated as VU and in English the university uses the...
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Books about Netherlands

TitleAuthorCopyright DateGenre
The Christmas Kalends of Provence Thomas Allibone Janvier
S,M,L,XL Rem Koolhaas Reference
The Assault Harry Mulisch
Max Havelaar Multatuli
The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank Autobiography, Children's literature, Biography, High fantasy
The Dissolution of Nicholas Dee Matthew Stadler Novel
Picture This Joseph Heller Historical novel
The Discovery of Heaven Harry Mulisch Fiction, Novel
Girl With a Pearl Earring: A Servant's Life, a Master's Obsession, a Matter of Honour Tracy Chevalier Fiction, Historical fiction
Tamar Mal Peet Children's literature, War novel, Fiction, Young adult literature, Speculative fiction
The Coffee Trader David Liss Fiction, Historical fiction, Historical novel
Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates Mary Mapes Dodge Children's literature, Fiction
The sea man Jane Yolen
Because of the Cats Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
The Dresden Green Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
Over the High Side Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery
Strike Out Where Not Applicable Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
Criminal Conversation Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
Some day tomorrow Nicolas Freeling
Gun Before Butter Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
Love in Amsterdam Nicolas Freeling Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
TulipoMania: The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower and the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused Mike Dash Non-fiction
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal Peter Spier Children's literature, Fiction
Betraying Spinoza Rebecca Goldstein
Maigret in Holland Georges Simenon
Vermeer Anthony Bailey Autobiography, Biography
A View of Delft Anthony Bailey Autobiography, Biography
The Company Arabella Edge Fiction, Historical fiction, Mystery, Suspense
The Rise of Financial Capitalism Larry Neal Business, Economics
Hide and seek Ida Vos Fiction, Children's literature
Anna is still here Ida Vos Fiction, Children's literature
The Key Is Lost Ida Vos Fiction, Children's literature
Dancing on the bridge of Avignon Ida Vos
Discovering Daisy Betty Neels Romance novel, Fiction
A girl in a million Betty Neels Fiction, Romance novel
The Hasty Marriage Betty Neels Romance novel, Fiction
The Dutch Seaborne Empire C. R. Boxer
The road to Arnhem Donald R. Burgett
The heart has reasons Mark Klempner
Erasmus, Man of Letters Lisa Jardine
The Awful End of Prince William the Silent: The First Assassination of a Head of State with a Handgun Lisa Jardine Biography, Non-fiction
The shadow king Jane Stevenson
The winter queen Jane Stevenson
Astraea Jane Stevenson Fiction, Historical fiction
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Russell Ash
Arnhem Christopher Hibbert
Tulip fever Deborah Moggach Fiction, Historical fiction
Vincent Van Gogh John Malam
George Washington And Other American Addresses Frederic Harrison
Dutch moderne Steven Heller
Vincent van Gogh Meyer Schapiro
Van Gogh Meyer Schapiro Biography, Autobiography
Phoenix Pieter Geyl
History of the Dutch Speaking Peoples 1555-1648 Pieter Geyl
Stink alley Jamie Gilson
From Revolt to Independence Martyn Rady
Infidel Ayaan Hirsi Ali Autobiography
Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia Augustus Hare
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Famous residents of Netherlands

Marike Groot
Marike Groot
Musical Artist

Marike Groot is a Dutch singer. She started her career in the mid eighties as the singer for punk band The Grabbits, with whom she recorded the EP...
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VanVelzen
VanVelzen
Musical Artist

Roel van Velzen , better known as VanVelzen, is a Dutch singer-songwriter. Besides being known for his short stature, standing at a mere 4'11", he...
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Sander Kleinenberg
Sander Kleinenberg
Musical Artist

Sander Kleinenberg .ˌbɛrx] is a Dutch disc jockey, VDJ, and record producer. He founded and runs Little Mountain Recordings and THIS IS...
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Maud
Maud
Musical Artist, TV Actor

Maud Mulder is a Dutch singer who rose to popularity after placing second in Idols Netherlands 2, the Dutch version of Pop Idol, shown by RTL 4. She...
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Frank Boeijen
Frank Boeijen
Musical Artist, TV Actor

Frank Boeijen is a Dutch singer and guitarist. His best known songs are Kronenburg Park about a prostitute, Zwart Wit about the racial murder of...
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Countries adjoining Netherlands

Germany
Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the...
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Belgium
Belgium

Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which city is the capital of Netherlands?
  • A:
    The capital is Amsterdam.
  • Q:
    What currency was formerly used in Netherlands?
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    The country's former currency includes the Dutch gulden.
  • Q:
    Under which form of government does Netherlands operate?
  • A:
    The governing regime is a Parliamentary system.
  • Q:
    Which currency is accepted in Netherlands?
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    The official currencies include the Euro.
  • Q:
    What are the official languages spoken in Netherlands?
  • A:
    People living in this country generally speak Frisian language or Dutch.
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