Netherlands: flag, capital and facts
Netherlands is a country in Western Europe (Europe). Its capital is Amsterdam. Population — 17,993,485. Area — 41,850 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Netherlands
Red, white, and blue — like Russia's flag, but with red on top.
The capital of Netherlands — Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands. Amsterdam is the official capital; the government and the king are in The Hague. Amsterdam ends in 'dam' — the city is built on dams along the River Amstel.
Facts about Netherlands
- Official name
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population
- 17,993,485
- Area
- 41,850 km²
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 52.5°, 5.75°
How to remember the name
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Flags that look alike
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