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Netherlands

Nederland

Western Europe, Europe

Dutch

Netherlands (Nederland) is a country in Western Europe, Europe. With a population of 18,100,436 and an area of 41,865 km², the capital city is Amsterdam. It is among the 100 most populous countries globally. The official language is Dutch. The national currency is the euro (€ EUR).

Quick Facts

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Amsterdam
Capital
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18,100,436
Population
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41,865 km²
Area (km²)
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16,164 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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432 / km²
Population Density
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€ EUR
Currency
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+31
Dial Code
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.nl
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Travel & Living

Key indicators for visiting or living in Netherlands. Average temperature in Amsterdam: 11.5°C (53°F).

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11.5°C
Avg Temp (Amsterdam)
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208 Mbps
Avg Internet Speed
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98 / 100
Safety Index

Geography

Netherlands is located in Western Europe at coordinates 52.50°N, 5.75°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. Total land area: 41,865 km² (16,164 mi²). Population density: 432 people per km². The highest point is Mount Scenery at 870 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates52.50°N, 5.75°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Scenery
870 m
TimezonesUTC+01:00
BordersBELDEU

Safety

Netherlands has a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.

Safety Index98 / 100

Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.

Cities in Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions about Netherlands

What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What is the population of Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population of approximately 18,100,436 people.
What continent is Netherlands in?
Netherlands is located in Europe, in the Western Europe subregion.
Where is Netherlands located?
Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe, at coordinates 52.5°N, 5.8°E.
What currency does Netherlands use?
Netherlands uses the euro (€ EUR).
What is the capital and currency of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam and the currency is the euro (EUR).
What language is spoken in Netherlands?
The official language of Netherlands is Dutch.
What is the area of Netherlands?
Netherlands covers a total area of 41,865 km² (16,164 square miles).
How large is Netherlands in square miles?
Netherlands has a total area of approximately 16,164 square miles (41,865 km²).
What is the population density of Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population density of approximately 432 people per km².
Is Netherlands an independent country?
Yes, Netherlands is a fully independent and sovereign country.
How many countries does Netherlands border?
Netherlands shares land borders with 2 countries.
Is Netherlands safe to visit?
Netherlands is considered very safe, with a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
What is the average temperature in Amsterdam?
The average annual temperature in Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, is approximately 11.5°C (53°F).
What countries border Netherlands?
Netherlands shares land borders with: Belgium, Germany.
What is the country calling code for Netherlands?
The international calling code for Netherlands is +31. To call Netherlands from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +31 and the local number.
What time zone is Netherlands in?
Netherlands operates on the UTC+01:00 time zone.
What is the highest point in Netherlands?
The highest point in Netherlands is Mount Scenery at 870 m (2,854 ft) above sea level.
How fast is the internet in Netherlands?
The average internet speed in Netherlands is 208 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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