The country is host to the International Court of Justice; Amsterdam is the official capital as stated by the constitution, but The Hague* is the seat of government, the home of the monarch, and the location for most foreign embassies.





The Netherlands is divided into twelve administrative regions. The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated and A remarkable aspect of the Netherlands is the flatness of the country. About half of its surface area is less than 1 m above sea level, and large parts of it are actually below sea level an therefore geographically one of the low-lying countries in the world (its name literally means "Low-lands") and is famous for its dikes, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips, bicycles and social tolerance. In many countries, the Netherlands is often referred to by the name Holland, although this usage is incorrect.

Drenthe Capital: Assen

Flevoland Capital: Lelystad

Friesland Capital: Leeuwarden

Gelderland* Capital: Arnhem

Groningen Capital: Groningen

Limburg* Capital: Maastricht

North Brabant Capital: 's-Hertogenbosch

North Holland Capital: Haarlem
Amsterdam

Overijssel Capital: Zwolle

South Holland* Capital: The Hague*
Rotterdam

Utrecht* Capital: Utrecht

Zeeland Capital: Middelburg





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Saint Ansfrid
Memorial 3 May

Until today I have combatted for temporal glory in the defense of the poor, widows and orphans. Henceforth I place myself under the protection of the Virgin Mary and I will fight unceasingly for the conquest of souls, the glory of God and my own salvation.




at Dokkum
Saint Eoban
Memorial 5 June
Died martyred 754

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