Netherlands

The Netherlands, commonly known as Holland, is a country located in Northwestern Europe. It borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. The capital is Amsterdam, famous for its historic canals, art museums, and 17th-century architecture. The Hague hosts the government and the monarchy. The Netherlands is known for its flat landscape, characterized by canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling paths. The country has a long history of maritime trade and is renowned for its social tolerance and progressivism. The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and has a highly developed economy. They are founding members of the European Union, the UN, NATO, and other international organizations. Dutch culture has had a significant international impact, particularly in the arts, with painters like Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Population of the Netherlands from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 17.2 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 17.3 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 17.4 million inhabitants. Capital (Amsterdam): Population in 2020: About 872,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Amsterdam: ~872,000 Rotterdam: ~651,000 The Hague (Den Haag): ~545,000 Utrecht: ~358,000 Eindhoven: ~234,000 Tilburg: ~220,000 Groningen: ~203,000 Almere: ~210,000 Breda: ~185,000 Nijmegen: ~177,000 The Netherlands is divided into 12 provinces. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 812 billion Euros. 2019: About 840 billion Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 1.5% of GDP (surplus). 2019: About 1.7% of GDP (surplus). 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 52.4%. 2019: About 49.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 3.8%. 2019: About 3.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)