Netherlands Map

Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; islands, provinces, province capitals, and major cities in the Netherlands.

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The Netherlands (officially the Kingdom of the Netherlands) occupies a strategic location in northwestern Europe, bordering Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest. The country encompasses 16,164 square miles (41,865 square kilometers) of territory, including water surfaces.

The Netherlands houses 18.3 million inhabitants as of 2025, making it one of Europe's most densely populated countries. Amsterdam serves as the constitutional capital, while The Hague functions as the seat of government and houses the parliament, royal court, and most foreign embassies. Rotterdam, home to Europe's largest port, plays a crucial role in the nation's economy. Other major cities include Utrecht, Eindhoven, and Groningen.

The Dutch economy ranks among the world's most developed, with significant focus on international trade, agriculture, technology, and financial services. The Netherlands maintains its position as the world's second-largest agricultural exporter after the United States, particularly excelling in dairy, flowers, and greenhouse vegetables. The country's strategic location and advanced infrastructure, including Schiphol Airport and the Port of Rotterdam, contribute significantly to its role as Europe's transportation hub.

The geography consists predominantly of flat terrain, with about 26% of its territory lying below sea level. The Dutch have historically excelled in water management, creating an elaborate system of dikes, pumping stations, and polders to reclaim land from the sea. This expertise has become one of the country's notable exports, with Dutch engineers consulting worldwide on water-related projects.

Tourism plays a vital role in the Dutch economy, attracting millions of visitors annually. Amsterdam's historic canals, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, draw significant tourist interest. The city's museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank House, represent major attractions. Outside Amsterdam, visitors frequent the traditional windmills at Kinderdijk, the flower fields near Lisse, including the famous Keukenhof gardens, and the historic cities of Delft and Haarlem.

The Netherlands maintains a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. The country stands as a founding member of the European Union, NATO, and various international organizations. Dutch society emphasizes tolerance, innovation, and sustainability, with the country leading in renewable energy initiatives, particularly wind power and bicycle infrastructure. The Netherlands consistently ranks high in global indices for quality of life, press freedom, economic freedom, and happiness.

The Facts:

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Capital:	Amsterdam
Government seat:	The Hague
Area:	16,164 sq mi (41,865 sq km)
Population:	~ 18,277,900 (11 February 2025 estimate)[1]
Official language:	Dutch
Religion:	55.4% no religion 37.5% Christianity 19.8% Catholicism 14.4% Protestantism 3.3% other Christian 5.2% Islam
Ethnic groups:	74.0% Dutch 8.4% other European 2.4% Turkish 2.4% Moroccan 2.1% Indonesian 2.1% Surinamese 1.1% Dutch Caribbean
Currency:	Euro (€) (EUR)
Driving side:	right
Calling code:	+31, +599 (Netherlands Antilles)
Internet TLD:	.nl
Time zone:	UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Gross domestic product (PPP) (2025 estimate):	$1.511 trillion (Total) $83,823 (Per capita)
Gross domestic product (nominal) (2025 estimate):	$1.273 trillion (Total) $70,606 (Per capita)
Official government portal:	www.overheid.nl
Official government website:	www.government.nl
Official tourism website:	www.holland.com

Google Map of the Netherlands

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List of Largest Cities in the Netherlands

1. Amsterdam ( ~ 931,298)
2. Rotterdam ( ~ 670,610)
3. The Hague ( ~ 566,221)
4. Utrecht ( ~ 374,238)
5. Eindhoven ( ~ 246,417)
6. Groningen ( ~ 243,768)
7. Tilburg ( ~ 229,836)
8. Almere ( ~ 226,500)
9. Breda ( ~ 188,078)
10. Nijmegen ( ~ 187,049)
11. Apeldoorn ( ~ 168,211)
12. Haarlem ( ~ 167,636)
13. Arnhem ( ~ 167,632)
14. Haarlemmermeer ( ~ 163,128)
15. Amersfoort ( ~ 161,852)
16. Enschede ( ~ 161,738)
17. Zaanstad ( ~ 161,389)
18. 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) ( ~ 160,757)
19. Zwolle ( ~ 133,141)
20. Leiden ( ~ 130,108)
21. Leeuwarden ( ~ 128,810)
22. Zoetermeer ( ~ 128,434)
23. Maastricht ( ~ 125,285)
24. Ede ( ~ 123,532)
25. Dordrecht ( ~ 122,070)
26. Westland ( ~ 115,941)

27. Alphen aan den Rijn ( ~ 114,966)
28. Alkmaar ( ~ 112,304)
29. Delft ( ~ 109,577)
30. Emmen ( ~ 109,346)
31. Venlo ( ~ 103,789)
32. Deventer ( ~ 103,405)
33. Helmond ( ~ 95,874)
34. Purmerend ( ~ 95,168)
35. Amstelveen ( ~ 95,014)
36. Oss ( ~ 94,634)
37. Hilversum ( ~ 94,435)
38. Sittard-Geleen ( ~ 92,650)
39. Land van Cuijk ( ~ 91,722)
40. Súdwest-Fryslân ( ~ 90,421)
41. Hoeksche Waard ( ~ 90,256)
42. Dijk en Waard ( ~ 90,076)
43. Nissewaard ( ~ 87,639)
44. Heerlen ( ~ 87,461)
45. Meierijstad ( ~ 84,304)
46. Lelystad ( ~ 84,080)
47. Hengelo ( ~ 83,058)
48. Schiedam ( ~ 81,838)
49. Leidschendam-Voorburg ( ~ 78,229)
50. Roosendaal ( ~ 77,559)
51. Vlaardingen ( ~ 76,409)
52. Gouda ( ~ 75,758)

The Best Coastal Towns and Cities in the Netherlands: Domburg, Breskens, Bloemendaal aan Zee, Egmond aan Zee, Vlissingen, Katwijk aan Zee, Bergen aan Zee, Domburg, Scheveningen, Noordwijk, Zandvoort, Renesse.

Main sights of the Netherlands: Canals of Amsterdam, Keukenhof, The Jordaan, Van Gogh Museum, Binnenhof, Kinderdijk windmills, Rijksmuseum, St. Martin's Cathedral (Utrecht), Oude Haven, Valkenburg Castle, De Haar Castle, Vondelpark, Anne Frank Huis, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Museum Rembrandthuis.

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Provinces of the Netherlands

Province	Capital	Area (sq mi)	Area (sq km)	Population (2023)
Drenthe	Assen	2,680	1,030	505,000
Flevoland	Lelystad	2,413	931	445,000
Friesland	Leeuwarden	5,749	2,220	660,000
Gelderland	Arnhem	5,136	1,983	2,135,000
Groningen	Groningen	2,960	1,140	597,000
Limburg	Maastricht	2,210	850	1,130,000
North Brabant	's-Hertogenbosch	5,082	1,962	2,627,000
North Holland	Haarlem	4,092	1,580	2,955,000
Overijssel	Zwolle	3,421	1,321	1,185,000
South Holland	The Hague	3,307	1,277	3,810,000
Utrecht	Utrecht	1,560	600	1,390,000
Zeeland	Middelburg	2,934	1,133	392,000

Caribbean Netherlands

Province	Capital	Area (sq mi)	Area (sq km)	Population (2023)
Bonaire	Kralendijk	288	111	24,000
Saba	The Bottom	13	5	2,050
Sint Eustatius	Oranjestad	21	8	3,300
Caribbean Netherlands	-	322	124	29,500

Constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Province	Capital	Area (sq mi)	Area (sq km)	Population (2023)
Aruba	Oranjestad	180	69	106,000
Curaçao	Willemstad	444	171	150,000
Sint Maarten	Philipsburg	34	13	43,000

Geography of the Netherlands

Bordering Countries: United Kingdom (Maritime boundary), Germany, Belgium, and France (on Saint Martin).

Seas and Oceans: North Sea.

Islands of the Netherlands: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba, Noorderhaaks, Texel, Vlieland, Richel, Terschelling, Griend, Ameland, Rif, Engelsmanplaat, Schiermonnikoog, Simonszand, Rottumerplaat, Rottumeroog, Zuiderduintjes, Neeltje-Jans, Noord-Beveland, Schouwen-Duiveland, Sint Philipsland, Tholen, Walcheren, Zuid-Beveland, Dordrecht Island, Goeree-Overflakkee, Hoeksche Waard, IJsselmonde, Kaag, Rozenburg, Tiengemeten, Voorne-Putten, Flevopolder, IJsseloog, Marken, Pampus, Vuurtoreneiland, Wieringen, De Kreupel, The Marker Wadden archipelago.

Major Rivers: Rhine, Meuse, Scheldt, Eems, Roer, Dommel, IJssel, Linge, Waal, Amstel, Vecht, Zwarte Water.

Lakes of the Netherlands: IJsselmeer, Markermeer, Grevelingen, Haringvliet, Lauwersmeer, Ketelmeer, Veluwemeer, Gooimeer, Veerse Meer, Zuidlaardermeer, Wolderwijd, Eemmeer, Westeinder plassen.

Mountains And Hills: Cauberg (137m / 449ft), Eyserbosweg (195m / 640ft), Keutenberg (136m / 446ft), Mount Saint Peter (171m / 561ft), Vaalserberg (322m / 1,058ft), Vrouwenheide (218m / 715ft).

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References

1. ^ "Bevolkingsteller". Statistics Netherlands.

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