Netherlands Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Constituent Countries | The Kingdom of the Netherlands is made up of four constituent countries… — Netherlands – mainland country in Europe (98% of total population and area) — Aruba – island in the Caribbean Sea — Curacao – island in the Caribbean Sea — Sint Maarten – island in the Caribbean Sea |
| Common Name | (the) Netherlands – /ˈnɛð.əɹ.ləndz/ |
| Nationality | Dutchman(men), Dutchwoman(women) – noun, Dutch – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1581 and recognized in 1648 (by Spain) |
| Administrative Divisions | The Kingdom’s affairs (for all four constituent countries) are predominantly administered by the country of the Netherlands: –- 12 provinces located in Europe (the Netherlands) –- 3 public entities located in the Caribbean Sea (Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius) |
| Total Population | 17.5 million (#71) with 93.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Amsterdam (capital city), Rotterdam |
| Major Languages | Dutch (official) – all countries / entities, Papiamento (common in Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire), English (common in Sint Maarten, Saba, Sint Eustatius) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 92% of total population |
| Currency | Euros (EUR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $992.7 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $56,600 (#20) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 41,543 sq km / 16,040 sq mi (#134) with 18.4% water area |
| Geographic Region | Europe – Western Europe |
| Bordering Countries | Belgium, Germany |
| Bordering Water Bodies | North Sea |
National Anthem: “The William”