Netherlands
History
The Union of Utrecht bound the rebel provinces together against Spain.
The Act of Abjuration rejected Spanish rule placed the territory under outside administration.
The Peace of Munster recognized Dutch independence.
The Congress of Vienna created the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands became a founding member of the European Economic Community.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWestern Europe
LanguageDutch
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Amsterdam: Canal ring UNESCO, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
- Cycling Nation: Flat terrain and 35,000 km of bike paths make it the world's cycling capital.
- Tulip Fields: Keukenhof gardens bloom each April with 7 million flowers across 32 hectares.
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AmsterdamPlanning questions
What is Netherlands known for?Amsterdam, Cycling Nation, Tulip Fields.
What is the capital?Amsterdam.
Which language is useful?Dutch.
When is the national day?27 April.
Upcoming events
King's Day27 Apr 2027 · Netherlands
White Sensation AmsterdamJuly 2026 watchlist · Amsterdam, Netherlands · not confirmedUse Amsterdam as the first planning anchor for Netherlands, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
Stroopwafel
JeneverKnown for
AmsterdamCanal ring UNESCOAnne Frank HouseVan Gogh MuseumRijksmuseum.Cycling NationFlat terrainTulip Fields
Music & Culture