Greater Netherlands - Wikipedia
WEBGreater Netherlands (Dutch: Groot-Nederland) is an irredentist concept which unites the Netherlands, Flanders, and sometimes Brussels.
Netherlands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Netherlands, [j] informally Holland, is a country located in Northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. [13]
United Kingdom of the Netherlands - Wikipedia
WEBThe United Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Verenigd Koninkrijk der Nederlanden; French: Royaume uni des Pays-Bas) is the unofficial name given to the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden; French: Royaume des Belgiques) as it existed between 1815 and 1830.
The difference between the Netherlands and Holland
WEBFrom its sweeping coastline with dunes and sandy beaches to the forests and heathland of Drenthe and the Veluwe area, and from the hills of South Limburg to the Frisian lakes, the Netherlands boasts a great variety of natural features and landscapes. But one thing that’s always present is water.
Netherlands | History, Flag, Population, Languages, Map, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · “Netherlands” means low-lying country; the name Holland (from Houtland, or “Wooded Land”) was originally given to one of the medieval cores of what later became the modern state and is still used for 2 of its 12 provinces (Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland).
Netherlands country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 2, 2024 · The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of four countries, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands - which comprises some 98% of the Kingdom's land area and population and administers...
Netherlands - The World Factbook
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Background. The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1581; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After 18 years of French domination, the Netherlands regained its independence in 1813. In 1830, Belgium seceded and formed a ...
Netherlands Summary - The World Factbook
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Introduction. Background. The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1581; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After 18 years of French domination, the Netherlands regained its independence in 1813.
Netherlands – EU country profile | European Union
WEBMar 26, 1995 · The Netherlands is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The prime minister is the head of government and the monarch is the head of state. A council of ministers holds the executive power. The country is …
Netherlands country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Area: 41,850 sq km. Population: 17.7 million. Languages: Dutch, also West Frisian, Papiamento, English. Life expectancy: 79 years (men) 83 years (women) LEADERS. Head of state: King...