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The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999.

Borders:

Belgium 450 km, Germany 577 km

Population:

16,319,850

GDP per capita:

$38,248.04 per capita

Capital with population:

Amsterdam (official) - 724,096; The Hague (administrative) - 445,279

Largest city with population:

Amsterdam - 724,096

Alternative names:

Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, Nederland, the netherlands

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The Netherlands 1559-1609
The Netherlands 1559-1609
Netherlands - Land Use
Netherlands - Land Use
Austrian Empire: Exclusive of Italian Posessions and the Austrian Netherlands. Territorial Changes 1648-1795
Austrian Empire: Exclusive of Italian Posessions and the Austrian Netherlands. Territorial Changes 1648-1795
The Netherlands in the time of Elizabeth
The Netherlands in the time of Elizabeth
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