GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Netherlands
The Netherlands occupies lowlands and delta country where major European rivers approach the North Sea. Flood protection, reclaimed polders and navigable waterways are central to its geography.
Fast Facts
- Amsterdam is the constitutional capital; The Hague is the seat of government.
- Rotterdam is a major port in the Rhine–Meuse delta region.
- Benelux groups the Netherlands with Belgium and Luxembourg.
Connected lessons
- NetherlandsCountry profile