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Knowing the Netherlands

Key facts and figures

Geography

The Netherlands is situated in north Western Europe neighbouring Germany, Belgium and the North sea. The kingdom of the Netherlands also entails the Dutch Antilles in the Caribbean which includes Aruba, Curaçao, and st. Maarten which all have a home rule status as well as saba, st. Eustatius and Bonaire.

Population

Approximately 16,7 million people populate the small country. As a consequence the Netherlands has one of the highest densities (people/square km) in the world.

History

Inhabited since pre historic times, the territory had foreign domination for most of its existence. Romans, Franks, Vikings, Germans, French and spanish have dominated the country. Dutch territorial history starts in the sixteenth century, when the Dutch lead by William the silent, Prince of Orange, revolted against spanish rule. By 1579 the Northern provinces formed the union of utrecht which became the basis for the Netherlands as it is today.

Political system

The Kingdom of the Netherlands includes the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in the Caribbean. The Netherlands has been a parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy since 1848. The head of state is the monarch, at present Queen Beatrix.

Culture

In general the Dutch are open, tolerant and liberal. Dutch people will speak their minds and expect to be looked in the eye. This manner may seem awkward to foreigners, but the impulse comes from the desire to be direct and honest.

Contact

For questions or observations please contact

Ron Horsmans

Ron Horsmans

Partner
+31(0)88 277 24 00

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Doing business in the Netherlands

A practical guide designed to give a general overview of the country and of the major applicable regulations for doing business in the Netherlands.