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Is the Netherlands right for you?
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. The country is small at just 37,000 square Kilometres with almost all of the coastal areas below sea-level, the highest point only being 320 meters above sea level. The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam. The Hague is the seat of the Dutch Government. Rotterdam is the largest port in the world.
Population
The population of the Netherlands is roughly 16 million, with the majority of these living in the west of the country.
Political Structure
The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815 and a parliamentary democracy since 1848. Dutch politics and governance are characterized by an effort to achieve broad consensus on important issues, within both the political community and society as a whole. In 2007, The Economist ranked The Netherlands as the third most democratic country in the world.
The Netherlands is a member of the EU, OECD, the GATT, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, The United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Infrastructure and Economy
A leading international trading centre since the 16th century, the Netherlands is within easy reach by land, sea and air to the 300 million people in the European market. Due of its location, the Netherlands has an impressive transportation infrastructure and has become a favoured site for international companies in a wide range of industries.
The Netherlands has the 16th largest economy in the world, and ranks 10th in GDP (nominal) per capita. Dutch prosperity has always been based on international trade and industry. The country also benefits from rich agricultural land; much of it reclaimed from the sea and significant natural gas resources. Financial services, as well as the transportation and distribution sectors, are also particularly significant.
Language
The official and spoken language is Dutch. However most people also speak English and German.
Currency
The Euro €.
Exchange Control
Virtually no exchange controls are imposed in the Netherlands although formal reporting requirements are required by the Central Bank these are mainly for statistical purposes.
Law
Civil Law
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Disclaimer
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References
1. Wikipedia profile: Netherlands
2. CIA World Factbook entry: Netherlands
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