Netherlands Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Netherlands (ISO: NL) and the capital city, Amsterdam. This page enables you to explore Netherlands and its land boundaries in total: 1,053 km. You may also view the border countries of Netherlands (total: 2, Belgium 478 km, Germany 575 km with its area of total: 41,543 sq km; land: 33,893 sq km, water: 7,650 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Netherlands Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Netherlands, located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Netherlands and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 52 30 N, 5 45 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Netherlands including Amsterdam, the capital city of Netherlands |
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| Name of the country: | Netherlands | Capital city: | Amsterdam |
| Geographical coordinates of Netherlands: | 52 30 N, 5 45 E | Geographical coordinates of Amsterdam: | 52 21 N 4 55 E |
| Location of Netherlands: | Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Netherlands: | total: 41,543 sq km; land: 33,893 sq km, water: 7,650 sq km | Area comparative of Netherlands: | slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey |
| The elevation data of Netherlands: | mean elevation: 30 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Zuidplaspolder -7 m, highest point: Mount Scenery 862 m | The climate of Netherlands: | temperate: marine: cool summers and mild winters |
| Land use of Netherlands: | agricultural land: 55.1%; arable land 29.8%; permanent crops 1.1%; permanent pasture 24.2%; forest: 10.8%; other: 34.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 4,860 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Netherlands: | located at mouths of three major European rivers (Rhine, Maas or Meuse, and Schelde) | The terrain of Netherlands: | mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast |
| Land boundaries of Netherlands: | total: 1,053 km | Borders countries of Netherlands: | Belgium 478 km, Germany 575 km |
| Maritime claims of Netherlands: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Netherlands
Are you traveling to Netherlands? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany.
Did you know that the legal system of Netherlands is civil law system based on the French system; constitution does not permit judicial review of acts of the States General?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Netherlands, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 138,641 km (including 3,530 km of expressways) (2014)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: AMSTERDAM (capital) 1.091 million; Rotterdam 993,000; The Hague (seat of government) 650,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 90.5% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Netherlands: 17,016,967 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.4% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Dutch (official language). Note: Frisian is an official language language in Fryslan province; Frisian, Low Saxon, Limburgish, Romani, and Yiddish have protected status under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages; Dutch is the official language language of the three special municipalities of the Caribbean Netherlands, while English is a recognized regional language on Sint Eustatius and Saba and Papiamento is a recognized regional language on Bonaire. These days, Netherlands has to face a net migration rate of 1.9 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Netherlands nowadays; Dutch 78.6%, EU 5.8%, Turkish 2.4%, Indonesian 2.2%, Moroccan 2.2%, Surinamese 2.1%, Bonairian, Saba Islander, Sint Eustatian 0.8%, other 5.9% (2014 estimate).
The right to vote in Netherlands can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the Netherlands. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Netherlands for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Netherlands are: King’s Day (the King’s birthday of 27 April (1967); celebrated on 26 April if 27 April is a Sunday).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Netherlands, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Amsterdam and/or Netherlands?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Netherlands, the population has to face a death rate of 8.8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Netherlands
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Netherlands. Here they are: Dutch (official language). Note: Frisian is an official language language in Fryslan province; Frisian, Low Saxon, Limburgish, Romani, and Yiddish have protected status under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages; Dutch is the official language language of the three special municipalities of the Caribbean Netherlands, while English is a recognized regional language on Sint Eustatius and Saba and Papiamento is a recognized regional language on Bonaire.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .nl
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate: marine: cool summers and mild winters.
Its capital city is Amsterdam, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Amsterdam: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October. Note: time descriptions apply to the continental Netherlands only not to the Caribbean components.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Netherlands; mean elevation: 30 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Zuidplaspolder -7 m, highest point: Mount Scenery 862 m. The length of its total coastline are: 451 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,053 km.
Current environmental issues in Netherlands; water pollution in the form of heavy metals, organic compounds, and nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates; air pollution from vehicles and refining activities; acid rain.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding.
For your traveling options, there are 29 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Netherlands all together with 6,237 km (navigable by ships up to 50 tons) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 138,641 km (including 3,530 km of expressways) (2014).
Background of Netherlands
Like every nation, Netherlands also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830, Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered German invasion and occupation in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU) and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999. In October 2010, the former Netherlands Antilles was dissolved and the three smallest islands – Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba – became special municipalities in the Netherlands administrative structure. The larger islands of Sint Maarten and Curacao joined the Netherlands and Aruba as constituent countries forming the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
