Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Capital
Amsterdam
Population
18 million (2025)
Region
Western Europe
Area
42 thousand km²
Netherlands at a glance
Netherlands is in Western Europe. It borders Belgium and Germany. Its capital is Amsterdam. About 18 million people live there (2025), the 72nd largest population of the 197 countries, and it covers 42 thousand km², the 131st largest by area.
Flag tip: Luxembourg's flag uses a lighter sky blue and is longer. The Netherlands uses a darker blue.