Netherlands
General Facts
Area: 41,543 km2 (16,040 sq miles)
Capital City: Amsterdam
Population: 17,200,671 (2018 estimate)
Official Languages: Dutch
Boarding Countries: Belgium, Germany
Coastline: 451 km (280 miles)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Climate
The Netherlands has a maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. The average temperature is 2°c (36°f) in January and 19°c (66°f) in July, with an annual average of about 10°c (50°f). Clouds generally appear every day, and in the winter months fog often abounds, while rainfall occurs frequently. Average annual rainfall is about 76.5 cm (30 in).
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Amsterdam (741,636)
2. Rotterdam (589,199)
3. The Hague (474,292)
4. Utrecht (290,529)
5. Eindhoven (209,620)
