Geography of the Netherlands

Geography of the Netherlands
ContinentEurope
RegionWestern Europe
Coordinates52°22′N 4°53′E / 52.367°N 4.883°E / 52.367; 4.883
AreaRanked 131st
 • Total41,545 km2 (16,041 sq mi)
 • Land80.59%
 • Water19.41%
Coastline451 km (280 mi)
BordersTotal land borders:
1,027 km (638 mi)
Highest pointVaalserberg
322.7 m (1,059 ft)
Lowest pointZuidplaspolder (Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel)
−7 m (−23 ft)
Longest riverRhine
764 km (475 mi)
Largest lakeIJsselmeer
1,100 km2 (420 sq mi)
Exclusive economic zone154,011 km2 (59,464 sq mi)
Map of the Netherlands in Europe
Relief map of the Netherlands in Europe

The geography of the European Netherlands is unusual in that much of its land has been reclaimed from the sea and is below sea level, protected by dikes. It is a small country with a total area of 41,545 km2 (16,041 sq mi)[1] and ranked 131st. With a population of 17.4 million[2] and density of 521/km2 (1,350/sq mi) makes it the second most densely populated member of the European Union after Malta, and the 12th most densely populated country in the world, behind only three countries with a population over 16 million. Consequently, the Netherlands is highly urbanized.

  1. ^ "Error". Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  2. ^ "CBS Statline".