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The Netherlands at a glance
April 27, 2012, Friday
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"LOW lands"
The Netherlands is a low-lying country, with about 27 percent of its area, where 60 percent of its population live, below sea level. This distinctive feature led to the country's name: in Dutch Nederland, in English the Netherlands - which literally mean "low lands."
The highest point in the Netherlands
The Vaalserberg in the province of LimburgIt 321 meters above sea level
The lowest point
In the Prince Alexander Polder, northeast of Rotterdam
6.76 meters below sea level
If all inland and territorial waters wider than 6 meters are excluded, the total land surface area is about 34,000 square meters - which is almost the same size as China's Hainan Province.
Demographics
The Netherlands is one of the world's most densely populated countries.
Figures for 2010-11:
? Average life expectancy for men born now: 78.5 years, women: 82.6 years
? Average age: 40.1
? Religion: 6 out of 10 persons profess to being religious
? Number of households: 7.39 million
? Number of marriages: 74,000
? Number of divorces: 31,000
? GDP per capita: € 34,661 (US$45,584)
? Average income: € 32,500 gross
Same-sex marriage
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage on April 1, 2001.
Height
The Dutch are the tallest people in the world. The average Dutchman stands at 1.82 meters, while women average nearly 1.69 meters.'The Randstad
Most businesses are based in the provinces of North and South Holland and Utrecht. The conurbation, which includes the country's top three cities - Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam - is referred to as the Randstad. The area is home to 10 million people, almost two thirds of the entire Dutch population, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe.
Amsterdam
With a population of approximately 780,000, the capital city is also the country's largest city. Amsterdam's historic center, majestic buildings, museums and unique canal ring attract many tourists every year.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is Europe's biggest seaport. The city is renowned for its striking modern architecture, as exemplified by the Erasmus Bridge, known locally as "The Swan."
The Hague
The Dutch government and parliament, the Supreme Court and the Council of State are based in The Hague. It is also the location of Queen Beatrix's palace.
The Netherlands is a low-lying country, with about 27 percent of its area, where 60 percent of its population live, below sea level. This distinctive feature led to the country's name: in Dutch Nederland, in English the Netherlands - which literally mean "low lands."
The highest point in the Netherlands
The Vaalserberg in the province of LimburgIt 321 meters above sea level
The lowest point
In the Prince Alexander Polder, northeast of Rotterdam
6.76 meters below sea level
If all inland and territorial waters wider than 6 meters are excluded, the total land surface area is about 34,000 square meters - which is almost the same size as China's Hainan Province.
Demographics
The Netherlands is one of the world's most densely populated countries.
Figures for 2010-11:
? Average life expectancy for men born now: 78.5 years, women: 82.6 years
? Average age: 40.1
? Religion: 6 out of 10 persons profess to being religious
? Number of households: 7.39 million
? Number of marriages: 74,000
? Number of divorces: 31,000
? GDP per capita: € 34,661 (US$45,584)
? Average income: € 32,500 gross
Same-sex marriage
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage on April 1, 2001.
Height
The Dutch are the tallest people in the world. The average Dutchman stands at 1.82 meters, while women average nearly 1.69 meters.'The Randstad
Most businesses are based in the provinces of North and South Holland and Utrecht. The conurbation, which includes the country's top three cities - Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam - is referred to as the Randstad. The area is home to 10 million people, almost two thirds of the entire Dutch population, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe.
Amsterdam
With a population of approximately 780,000, the capital city is also the country's largest city. Amsterdam's historic center, majestic buildings, museums and unique canal ring attract many tourists every year.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is Europe's biggest seaport. The city is renowned for its striking modern architecture, as exemplified by the Erasmus Bridge, known locally as "The Swan."
The Hague
The Dutch government and parliament, the Supreme Court and the Council of State are based in The Hague. It is also the location of Queen Beatrix's palace.
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