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How Big Is Netherlands?

Netherlands, located in Europe, is the 133rd largest country in the world, covering approximately 41,543 square kilometers (16,040 square miles). That's about 1.6 times the size of Maryland. It is home to approximately 17.4 million people.

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41,543 km²
16,040 sq mi
#133 of 236 countries
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Netherlands's Geography

Of its total area, 33,893 km² is land and 7,650 km² (18.4%) is water. Netherlands has approximately 451 km of coastline. Within Europe, Netherlands is the 30th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Denmark and Switzerland. With 419 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Netherlands?

Netherlands stretches approximately 301 km (187 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 258 km (160 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Boston to Philadelphia. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 3 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Netherlands Fit?

6×

Netherlands fits inside United Kingdom 6 times

2×

Netherlands fits inside South Korea 2 times

9×

Netherlands fits inside Germany 9 times

9×

Netherlands fits inside Japan 9 times

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Maryland
25,314 km²
39% smaller
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35,980 km²
13% smaller
Switzerland
Switzerland
41,277 km²
about the same size
Netherlands
Netherlands
41,543 km²
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
51,197 km²
23% larger
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Alaska
1,481,348 km²
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Netherlands at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi)
World Size Rank #133 of 236
Capital Amsterdam
Population Density 419 per km²
Population 17.4 million people
Coastline 451 km
Life Expectancy 82.2 years
GDP per Capita $69,300 USD