The Netherlands
The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland [ˈneːdərlɑnt]), informally referred to as Holland, is a country primarily located in Western Europe and partly in the Caribbean. It is the largest of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The Netherlands is located in Northwestern Europe. The country shares borders with Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest.
History[edit | edit source]
The Netherlands has a long history. It became an independent country in the 16th century. The Dutch Golden Age (17th century) is characterized by great achievements in trade, art, and science.
Politics[edit | edit source]
The Netherlands is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a head of state called the King or Queen. The current monarch is King Willem-Alexander.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The Netherlands has a developed economy. It is known for its high standard of living. The country is one of the world's top ten exporting countries.
Culture[edit | edit source]
Dutch culture is diverse and full of rich traditions. The country is known for its art, particularly painting, its tolerance and liberal policies, and its flat landscape, characterized by canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes.
See also[edit | edit source]
- History of the Netherlands
- Culture of the Netherlands
- Economy of the Netherlands
- Geography of the Netherlands
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
| The Netherlands Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
