Geography
Netherlands is in Western Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 52.5, 5.75; it has Belgium, Germany.
Neighboring countries: Belgium, Germany
Europe
Netherlands
Netherlands is a country in Western Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population
- 18.1 million
- Area
- 41,865 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +31
- Internet TLD
- .nl
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Netherlands map preview: 52.50, 5.75
People and Culture
Netherlands uses Dutch in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Netherlands varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Netherlands is recorded with the official name Kingdom of the Netherlands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Amsterdam
- Western Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Amsterdam
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Netherlands is grouped under Europe.
- Netherlands has a listed area of 41,865 km².
- Netherlands is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Netherlands
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What continent is Netherlands in?
Netherlands is in Europe.
What currency does Netherlands use?
Netherlands uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Netherlands?
Dutch is listed for Netherlands in this database.