Where Are the Netherlands Located?

The Netherlands is located in Western Europe, on the North Sea coast.

Borders

• North & West: North Sea (450 km coastline).
• South: Belgium (450 km).
• East: Germany (577 km).
• Maritime Borders: UK (across North Sea).

Key Geographic Facts

• Coordinates: 52°N, 5°E (approx.).
• Terrain: ~26% below sea level; protected by dikes, dunes, Delta Works.
• Major Rivers: Rhine (Rijn), Meuse (Maas), Scheldt (Schelde) – form vast delta.
• Capital: Amsterdam (constitutional); Government Seat: The Hague (Den Haag).

Regional Context

Part of Benelux (with Belgium, Luxembourg) and EU/NATO/Eurozone/Schengen core. Often grouped with "Low Countries" (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg).