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🇳🇱 Netherlands Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Netherlands is a country in Western Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 41,543 km² and has a coastline of 451 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Western Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
41,543 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
431/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
451 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1581
established
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Climate
Temperate maritime, mild and rainy
general type

Location and Position

Netherlands is situated in Western Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 451 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Netherlands covers a total area of 41,543 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 17.9M across this area, the population density is 431/km². The capital city is Amsterdam.

Climate

The climate of Netherlands is temperate maritime, mild and rainy. The best time to visit is generally April–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Netherlands

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Germany
Berlin
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Belgium
Brussels

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Netherlands located?

Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe. The capital city is Amsterdam.

How large is Netherlands?

Netherlands has a total area of 41,543 km² with a population density of 431/km².

What countries border Netherlands?

Netherlands shares land borders with: Germany, Belgium.

What is the climate of Netherlands?

The climate of Netherlands is Temperate maritime, mild and rainy. The best time to visit is April–September.

What timezone is Netherlands in?

Netherlands observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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