Facts and figures

09 Sep 2008

Official name
Kingdom of the Netherlands, commonly referred to as Holland or the Netherlands

Form of government
Constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament

Head of state
The hereditary monarch (Queen Beatrix of Orange - Nassau)

Head of government
The prime minister (Mr J.P. Balkenende)

Capital city
Amsterdam

Seat of government
The Hague

Currency
1 Euro = 1.56 US Dollar (June 2008)

Internet use
At least 80% of Dutch people have home Internet access