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Europe
Kingdom of the Netherlands
🗺️ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Capital city
📍 52.3676°, 4.9041°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalAmsterdam
TimezoneUTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population17.8M
Governmentparliamentary constitutional monarchy; part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, F (230V)
Internet Code.nl
Internet Users97%
GDP per Capita$70,900
🌍 Geography
LocationWestern Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany
Size Comparisonslightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Climatetemperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
Terrainmostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsDutch 75.4%, EU (excluding Dutch) 6.4%, Turkish 2.4%, Moroccan 2.4%, Surinamese 2.1%, Indonesian 2%, other 9.3% (2021 est.)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 20.1%, Protestant 14.8% (includes Dutch Reformed, Protestant Church of The Netherlands, Calvinist), Muslim 5%, other 5.9% (includes Hin...
Median Age42.2 years
Life Expectancy81.9 years
National HolidayKing's Day (birthday of King WILLEM-ALEXANDER), 27 April (1967)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Three kisses on alternating cheeks (right-left-right) is common among friends. Handshakes for business. Dutch people are direct and appreciate honesty.
Dining
Splitting the bill is the norm (going Dutch). Dinner is typically early (6-7pm). Coffee is offered frequently. Birthday celebrations are important.
Key Phrases
Hello: Hallo / HoiThank you: Dank je welPlease: AlsjeblieftExcuse me: PardonGoodbye: Doei / Tot ziens
Destinations in Netherlands
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook