The Netherlands is a country in northwestern Europe, on the coast of the North Sea, bordered by Germany to the east and Belgium to the south.

Quick Scoop

  • The Netherlands sits in Europe , in the northwestern part of the continent.
  • To the east is Germany; to the south is Belgium; to the north and west is the North Sea.
  • Its approximate coordinates are around 52° N latitude and 5° E longitude.
  • The capital city is Amsterdam, while The Hague is where the government is based.

A simple way to picture it

If you look at a map of Europe and find the United Kingdom, the Netherlands is directly across the North Sea to the east, just above Belgium and left of Germany.

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