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Location: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany
Population: 15.5 million (1995 estimate)
Capital: Amsterdam; The Hague is the seat of government
Comparative area: Slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Religions: Roman Catholic 34%, Protestant 25%, Muslim 3%, other 2%, unaffiliated 36% (1991)
Landscape: Mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land; some hills in southeast; often called Holland, though this name actually refers to only one part of the country; in English-speaking countries, the people of the Netherlands are known as the Dutch
Recognized by International Olympic Committee: 1912 |
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