Overview

Associations: the European Union

Capital: Amsterdam and the Hague

Government: Constitutional monarchy

Location: The Netherlands is located in Western Europe and borders the North Sea. It is located between Belgium and Germany.

Climate: The Netherlands has a temperate, marine climate with cool summers and mild winters.

Religion: Over one-third of the population of the Netherlands is Roman Catholic and roughly 20% of the population is Protestant. The remaining citizens (40%) are unaffiliated. A small portion of the population is Muslim.

Entry and Exit: The Netherlands has 65 airports.

Non-resident stay: Visas are not required for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days. For tax purposes, residency is based on durable ties rather than time. This refers to how close you are to a specific location.

Language: The Netherlands has two official languages – Dutch and Frisian.

Communication: The Netherlands has an excellent, world-class communications infrastructure.

Currency: Euro (EUR)

GDP per capita: $28,600 (2003 estimates)

Main industry: The Netherlands main industries include agro industries, metal and engineering products, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum, construction, microelectronics, and fishing.

Unique characteristics: The Netherlands is famous for their holding companies and it has the potential to be a great expatriate haven. It is a member of the Financial Action Task Force.

Latest news

• Children hit at north NGOs - New Vision

  Google News - The Netherlands, 17-February-2008

  
  Children hit at north NGOs
  New Vision,�Uganda�- 1 hour ago
  ... three of us to lobby for funds for school fees in the Netherlands on February 11, 2007 but we have not seen the money to date,” said Evelyn Lanyero. ...

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• Carbon footprint: beware the simple or easy answer - ZDNet Blogs

  Google News - The Netherlands, 17-February-2008

  
  Carbon footprint: beware the simple or easy answer
  ZDNet Blogs�- 2 hours ago
  The carbon footprint of roses grown in The Netherlands for export to the UK, Specter writes, is “six times the footprint of those shipped from Kenya,” even ...

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• Dollar’s descent vs rupee’s ascent - Business Line

  Google News - The Netherlands, 17-February-2008

  
  Business Line
  Dollar’s descent vs rupee’s ascent
  Business Line,�India�- 4 hours ago
  “The Netherlands during the 1960s discovered natural gas in their country. It started exporting the oil and earned a lot of foreign exchange. ...

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