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