Holland / Quick Facts
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Kingdom of the Netherlands
 Form of government: Constitutional monarchy Population: 16,783,092 (2010 estimate) Capital: Amsterdam, The Hague is the seat of government Area: 41,526 km2 16,033 sq mi Largest cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven Ethnic groups: Dutch 96 %, Moroccan, Turkish, Indonesian, Surinamese, and other 4% Language: Dutch (official), Frisian, Flemish, English, German, French Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic 34%, Protestant 27%, Muslim 4%, Nonreligious 13%, Other 22% Education expenditure as a share of gross national product (GDP): 5.3% (2005) Number of years of compulsory schooling: 13 years (2008) Monetary unit* 1 Euro (€), consisting of 100 cents Economy: Agriculture (Potatoes, sugar beets, vegetables and fruits, wheat, other cereals; cut flowers and flower bulbs; dairy products, Manufacturing ( Food, beverage, and tobacco products; chemicals and chemical products; electronic equipment; machinery; transportation equipment; metal products; printed material) Major trade partners for exports: Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, France, and Italy Major trade partners for imports: Germany, United States, Belgium, United Kingdom, and France |
