Netherlands: provinces and cities map + quiz

Interactive map for learning the names of the 12 provinces and major cities of the Netherlands for geography students. Use the map to study the location and names of Dutch cities and provinces and then play the Netherlands geography quiz.

Geography of the Netherlands (European)

Population: 17.4 million
Largest city and capital: Amsterdam
Highest mountain: Vaalserberg 332 meters 1059 ft
Land area: 41,545 km2, 16,041 sq mi
Climate: temperate maritime

The Netherlands is a small but densely populated country in Western Europe situated between Germany to the East and Belgium to the South. Almost half of the Netherlands is below sea level, protected from river flooding by 2,400 kms of dikes, and from coastal erosion by sea walls. The name Netherlands means the 'low countries' as most of the country consists of coastal plains. There are some hilly areas to the south. The Netherlands is one of the World's most densely populated countries.

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