What is the Capital of Netherlands?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Netherlands is Amsterdam. Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe, with a population of 18,100,436. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Dutch.
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Amsterdam at a glance
| Capital city | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands) |
| Region | Western Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 18,100,436 (71st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +31 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
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Netherlands in context
- Netherlands covers 41,865 km², making it the 131st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 432 people per km² ranks 20th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Belgium, Germany.
- With 18,100,436 people, Netherlands holds about 9.5% of the population of Western Europe.
- That is roughly 2.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Netherlands is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Netherlands — FAQ
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
Is Amsterdam the largest city in Netherlands?
Yes — Amsterdam is both the capital and the largest city of Netherlands.
What country is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam is the capital city of Netherlands.
What continent is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, is located in Europe.
Is Amsterdam the capital of Netherlands?
Yes — Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands (official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands).
Amsterdam is the capital of which country?
Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands, in Western Europe.
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