Netherlands: Geography and Demographics

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What is the capital city of the Netherlands?

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands.

Which body of water lies to the west of the Netherlands?

The North Sea is located to the west of the Netherlands.

What is the approximate population of the Netherlands?

The Netherlands has an approximate population of 17 million people.

What is the largest port in Europe, located in the Netherlands?

The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe.

What percentage of the Netherlands is below sea level?

Approximately 26% of the Netherlands is below sea level.

Name the longest river that flows through the Netherlands.

The Rhine River is the longest river that flows through the Netherlands.

What is the official currency of the Netherlands?

The official currency is the Euro.

What type of government does the Netherlands have?

The Netherlands has a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.

What is the name of a major land reclamation project in the Netherlands?

The Zuiderzee Works is a major land reclamation project in the Netherlands.

What is the Dutch term for areas of reclaimed land?

The Dutch term for reclaimed land is "polder".

Which province in the Netherlands is known for its distinctive Frisian culture and language?

Friesland is known for its distinctive Frisian culture and language.

What famous series of gardens, featuring tulips, is located in the Netherlands?

The Keukenhof gardens are famous for their tulip displays.

What is the second largest city in the Netherlands?

Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands.

Which geographic region of the Netherlands is known for its hills?

The southern Limburg region is known for its hills.

What natural phenomenon is the Netherlands particularly vulnerable to due to its geography?

The Netherlands is vulnerable to flooding due to its low-lying geography.