The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country located in Northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces. Amsterdam is the country's most populous city and the nominal capital. It had a population of 17.7 million people in 2021.
De Weerribben-Wieden National Park is a beautiful nature reserve located in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. It is one of the largest wetland areas in Northwestern Europe and is known for its unique and diverse ecosystem.
Behind every door, every detail, every flower in its colorful gardens is a story. A story about earlier times, different cultures and interesting characters. De Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands, once the private residence of the Van Zuylen family, whose descendants still stay here yearly.
Looking for exciting rollercoasters, enchanting attractions or spectacular parkshows? Everyone will find what they are looking for in Efteling. Discover the largest theme park in The Netherlands. A unique park in the middle of nature.
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Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands; with a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Found within the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", due to the large number of canals.
Bonaire is a special municipality of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean Sea. It is part of a group of islands known as the ABC Islands, which also includes Aruba and Curacao. Bonaire is situated in the southern Caribbean Sea, just off the coast of Venezuela. It's known for its clear blue waters, coral reefs, and natural beauty. The island's population totaled 22,573 permanent residents in 2021.
Keukenhof is a world-renowned flower garden located in Lisse, Netherlands. Often referred to as the Garden of Europe, Keukenhof is famous for its stunning displays of blooming tulips and other spring flowers. Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares (79 acres) and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually.
The Wadden Sea is one of the last remaining large tidal areas where the forces of nature are free to do as they please. It is different every time you visit it as water, sediment and sand move with the tides. Thanks to the many gullies, creeks and channels the mudflats and sandy plains are exposed, providing a resting place for seals and where birds can forage to their hearts’ content.
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park, attracting thousands of tourists, residents and everyone in between every day. The Vondelpark is a public urban park of 47 hectares (120 acres). It is part of the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid and situated west from the Leidseplein and the Museumplein.
Located on the west coast of the Netherlands, with no less than 11 km of sandy beach, The Hague is the administrative capital of the country, home to the Dutch royal family and the base for numerous international organisations. But beyond that it is a lovely place to stay wether you want to enjoy the city or the beach. Its residents are proud of their identity, but they also tend to look beyond borders.
Rotterdam, The Dam on the River Rotte, is the second-largest city in the Netherlands after the national capital of Amsterdam. It is in the province of South Holland, part of the North Sea mouth of the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta. Its population was 664,311 in 2023.
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. It is situated on the west side of Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, opposite the War Memorial and next to the Nieuwe Kerk.
