What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city and seat of government of Netherlands, a country in Western Europe. Netherlands uses the ISO codes NL and NLD, and its international dialling code is +31. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Netherlands, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Netherlands country page. The country has an estimated population of 18,087,633 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Netherlands
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Region: Western Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +31
- Flag emoji: 🇳🇱
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
Is Amsterdam the largest city in Netherlands?
Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam, like the rest of Netherlands, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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