Capital:Amsterdam; The Hague is the seat of government
Population:16,407,491
Area:41,526 sq km
Climate:temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
Languages:Dutch (official), Frisian (official)
Currency:euro (EUR)
Government:constitutional monarchy
Religions:Roman Catholic 31%, Dutch Reformed 13%, Calvinist 7%, Muslim 5.5%, other 2.5%, none 41%
Source: CIA World Factbook 2007
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