Netherlands

The Netherlands comprises twelve provinces, with major cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, connected by an extensive network of canals and waterways.

The Dutch Republic emerged in 1581 when provinces declared independence from Spanish rule, leading to a period of maritime trade and colonial expansion.

The Netherlands maintains strong traditions in art, with the Dutch Golden Age producing masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

The Netherlands operates an efficient public transportation system, with trains connecting major cities and bicycles serving as a primary mode of local transport.

Twenty-six percent of the Netherlands lies below sea level, protected by an intricate system of dikes, pumps, and water management infrastructure.

Location: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Inception: January 19, 1795

Capital city: Amsterdam

Operator: Staat der Nederlanden

Part of: Kingdom of the Netherlands, European Union, Benelux, Western Europe

Shares border with: Germany, Belgium, Nazi Germany

Address: Netherlands

Website: https://gobiernudireino.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.24350,5.63432

Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42