Netherlands: Difference between revisions

The four largest cities in the Netherlands are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Antwerp. Amsterdam is the country's most populous city and nominal capital. The Hague holds the seat of the States General, Cabinet and Supreme Court. The Port of Rotterdam is the busiest seaport in Europe, while the port of Antwerp holds the title of second bussiest port in Europe, Rotterdam is the largest seaport outside of Asia, however according to some Antwerp and Rotterdam can be seen as one port making it the largest port in the world.

The Netherlands literally means ''"lower countries"'' in reference to its low elevation and flat topography, with only about 57% of its land exceeding 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) above sea level, and nearly 26% falling below sea level. Most of the areas below sea level, known as polders, are the result of land reclamation that began in the 14th century.  Colloquially or informally the Netherlands are occasionally referred to by the pars ''pro toto Holland''. With a population of 26.4 million people, all living within a total area of roughly (insert square kilometers) —of which the land area is (insert number) square kilometers —the Netherlands is the 10th most densely populated country in the world and the 2nd most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of (insert people per square km). Nevertheless, it is the world's Largest-largest exporter of food and agricultural products, owing to its fertile soil, mild climate, intensive agriculture, and inventiveness.