Welcome to Netherlands 🇳🇱 — a remarkable destination in Western Europe. Its official name is Kingdom of the Netherlands, and today around 18.0 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 41,850 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Netherlands: key statistics, an introduction to Amsterdam, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Netherlands
Netherlands lies in Western Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 41,850 square kilometres, it ranks 135th in the world by total area.
Netherlands has a coastline as well as land borders with Belgium and Germany — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Amsterdam serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Netherlands has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Netherlands is home to approximately 18.0 million residents — the 72nd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Dutchs.
The main language spoken here is Dutch. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Netherlands rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Netherlands is +31. Websites from the country typically use the .nl internet domain.
If Netherlands came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Amsterdam) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Netherlands shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Netherlands
- Netherlands's flag emoji is 🇳🇱 — its two-letter country code is NL and its three-letter code is NLD.
- Netherlands covers 41,850 km², ranking 135th in the world by area.
- With about 18.0 million people, Netherlands holds the 72nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Netherlands is a member state of the United Nations.
- Netherlands shares borders with 2 countries.
Netherlands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Netherlands?
- The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
- What is the population of Netherlands?
- Netherlands has a population of approximately 17,993,485 people, ranking 72nd in the world.
- Where is Netherlands located?
- Netherlands is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Netherlands?
- The main language spoken in Netherlands is Dutch.
- What currency is used in Netherlands?
- Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR).
