European Union borders the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which is made up of twelve provinces, with Germany, Belgium, and the North Sea as its neighbors. North Holland, North Brabant, and South Holland are the three most significant provinces. The Netherlands is one of the smaller nations in the European Union, with a surface area of 41,865 square kilometers. It experiences cold summers and warm winters due to its moderate environment. The plains along the coast and a few hills in the southeast define the topography. There are more than 17.4 million people living there overall. The nation's capital is Amsterdam, which, with more than 862,000 residents, is also the most populated city. The Hague and Rotterdam are two more significant cities. With 71 million passengers annually, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the biggest airport. It is now the 12th busiest airport worldwide as a result. There are flights from Amsterdam Airport to all continents. The Kingdom's colonial and commercial expeditions had an impact on Dutch culture. The most widely practiced religion is Christianity. Dutch is the official language of the nation. The French Civil Code serves as the foundation for the civil law legal system. As head of state, King Willem-Alexander represents the parliamentary constitutional monarchy form of governance. At now, the head of state is Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The Euro (EUR) is the nation's official currency, and its current exchange rate is EUR0.93 to the USD. With an open economy, the nation's GDP is estimated to be $1 trillion, ranking it as the ninth largest in Europe. The per capita income of its people is $58,255. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. Its primary exports include engineering and metal goods, electrical machinery, poultry, dairy, and vegetables. The country is among the top exporters of agricultural products worldwide. Approximately 5.5% of the GDP is generated by tourism. There are many different urban and outdoor tourist sites in the Netherlands. Because of its history of exploration, it is renowned for its charming towns and diverse cultural aspects. Major attractions include the Rijksmuseum, the van Gogh Museum, the Windmills, the Jardaan, the Amsterdam Canals, Keukenhof, and the De Hoge Veluwe National Park. An estimated 19 million tourists visit the nation each year, the bulk of which are from Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
