Location: Borders the North Sea, Belgium, and Germany
Terrain: Mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land; some hills in the southeast
Population: 16.8 million
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Flag: The red stripe which was originally orange, along with the white and blue stripes, are based on the heraldic colors (coat of arms) of Prince William of Orange, who led the fight for Dutch independence.
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Capital: Amsterdam
Climate: Temperate, cool summers and mild winters
Population: 16.8 million people
Ethnic make-up: 78.9% Dutch, 2.3% Turkish, 2.3% Indonesian, 2.2% Moroccan, 2.1% Surinamese, 9% Other
Religions: 24.6% Roman Catholic, 14.8% Protestants, 51.3% Non-religious, 5% Muslims, 1.2% Other
Government: Constitutional, Heredity Monarchy
Language: Dutch
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Currency: The Euro
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National Symbol: The Tulip