| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | NLISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | NLDISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | AmsterdamGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | EuropeGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | NetherlandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Kingdom of the NetherlandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | NederlandCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the English name is derived from the country's Dutch name, which means "the lowlands" and describes the geographic area; only about half the Netherlands is more than 1 meter (3.3 ft) above sea levelCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary constitutional monarchy; part of the Kingdom of the NetherlandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 26 July 1581 ; note: the northern provinces of the Low Countries formally declared their independence with an Act of Abjuration in 1581, but, it was not until 30 January 1648 and the Peace of Westphalia that Spain recognized this independenceCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | King's Day (birthday of King WILLEM-ALEXANDER), 27 April (1967); note: observed on the ruling monarch's birthday; celebrated on 26 April if 27 April is a SundayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | WILLEM-ALEXANDER (King)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | EURISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | EuroISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 18ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Aruba / Bonaire / Curaçao / Drenthe / Flevoland / Fryslân / Gelderland / Groningen / Limburg / Noord-Brabant / Noord-Holland / Overijssel / Saba / Sint Eustatius / Sint Maarten / Utrecht / Zeeland / Zuid-HollandISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | lion, daisyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Het Wilhelmus" (The William); lyrics/music: Philips VAN MARNIX van Sint Aldegonde (presumed)/unknown; history: adopted 1932, in use since the 17th century CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | orangeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the Netherlands; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the English name is derived from the country's Dutch name, which means "the lowlands" and describes the geographic area; only about half the Netherlands is more than 1 meter (3.3 ft) above sea level
description: three equal horizontal bands of bright red (top), white, and cobalt blue history: the colors come from WILLIAM I, Prince of Orange; originally the upper band was orange, but the dye would turn red over time, so red was eventually made the permanent color
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
