"Netherlands" literally means "lower countries", influenced by its low land and flat geography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding one metre above sea level. Most of the areas below sea level are man-made. Since the late 16th century, large areas (polders) have been reclaimed from the sea and lakes, amounting to nearly 17% of the country's current land mass.
The Netherlands (Dutch:Nederland) is a country located in Western Europe.
Netherlands or Nederland may also refer to:
Geography
Kingdom of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy consisting of the constituent country the Netherlands (in Western Europe) and the constituent countries Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten in the Caribbean
The Low Countries sometimes referred to as the "nether lands", consisting of the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, portions of northern France and western Germany
The 1979 European election was the first direct election to the European Parliament to be held and hence the first time the Netherlands had voted. Four parties were able to win seats: the conservative liberal VVD, the progressive liberal D66, the Christian-democratic CDA and the social-democratic Labour Party. Five other nationally represented parties compete but are unable to win seats. 58.1% of the Dutch population turned out on election day.
European groups
MEPs period 1979-1984
Below is a complete list of members of the European Parliament for the period 1979-1984 as a result of this election.
1984-1989
Dutch political parties
The 1984 European election was the second European election to be held. In these elections both an alliance of leftwing CPN, PSP and PPR parties (Green Progressive Accord) and the orthodox Protestant SGP, GPV, RPF parties have formed a successful common lists, which win two respectively one seat. the progressive liberal D'66 loses its two seats and disappears from the parliament. 50.9% of the Dutch population turned out on election day.
The four parts of the Kingdom–Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands–are constituent countries (landen in Dutch) and participate on a basis of equality as partners in the Kingdom. In practice, however, most of the Kingdom affairs are administered by the Netherlands – which comprises roughly 98% of the Kingdom's land area and population – on behalf of the entire Kingdom. Consequently, the countries of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten are dependent on the Netherlands for matters like foreign policy and defence, although they are autonomous to a certain degree with their own parliaments.
The vast majority in land area of the constituent country of the Netherlands (as well as the Kingdom) is located in Europe, with the exception of the Caribbean Netherlands: its three special municipalities (Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius) that are located in the Caribbean. The constituent countries of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten are located in the Caribbean as well.
Dutch wine (Dutch: Nederlandse wijn) is wine made in the Netherlands. Although a small producer of wine, the first mentioning of viniculture in what is now the Netherlands dates back to 968. However, modern production of wine was started only in the 1970s and is nowadays a strong growing branch of Dutch agriculture. Currently, the country has 180 commercial vineyards.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for colonial-era slavery
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has formally apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.
The king was speaking at a ceremony on Saturday marking the 160th anniversary of the legal abolition of slavery in the Netherlands, including its former colonies in the Caribbean.
“I’m standing here in front of you as your king and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself,” Willem-Alexander said. “On this day we remember the Dutch history of slavery, I ask forgiveness for this crime against humanity.”
He said racism in Dutch society remains a problem and not everyone would support his apology.
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King does double duty as royalty and co-pilot
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander began flying during his time in the military and has continued to do so quietly twice a month for 21 years.
published: 19 May 2017
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands | Euromaxx
We report on the celebrations in the Netherlands to mark the start of Willem-Alexander's reign as new Dutch monarch. For more go to http://www.dw.de/program/euromaxx/s-7555-9798
published: 02 May 2013
Armin van Buuren & The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra perform for new Dutch king Willem-Alexander
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Queen attends formal farewell to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
Queen Elizabeth II attended a formal farewell to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Wednesday as they concluded the final day of their two-day visit to the UK. Report by Iain Jones.
published: 24 Oct 2018
Dutch crowning: Willem-Alexander sworn in as king
The Netherlands' Willem-Alexander was sworn in as Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party.
published: 30 Apr 2013
The Netherlands has a new King
http://www.euronews.com/ The new Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been sworn in at a ceremony in Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk.
Willem Alexander becomes the first king of the Netherlands in more than 120 years, ascending a throne largely stripped of political power but still invested with huge symbolic significance.
With his wife Queen Maxima by his side, the King took the oath of allegiance. Outside the church, a massive crowd had gathered to follow the ceremony on giant screens.
Like her mother and grandmother before her, Beatrix, who is 75, chose to abdicate after a 33-year reign, saying her son was ready and that it was time for the throne to be held by "a new generation".
Beatrix is a very popular Queen with an estimated 8 out of 10 Dutch people in favour of maintaining the monarchy.
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published: 30 Apr 2013
The Queen greets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
The Queen greets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with a ceremony at Horse Guard's Parade near Buckingham Palace, London.
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Willem-Alexander to take Dutch throne with adored wife
At 46, Prince Willem-Alexander is set to become the next King of the Netherlands when his mother Beatrix abdicates the throne. Though known in his youth as something of a playboy, the Prince now enjoys a hard-won legitimacy. In 2002 he married the Argentine Maxima Zorreguieta, the future queen who has won the hearts of the Dutch despite her father's checkered past. Duration: 02:22
published: 29 Apr 2013
Amsterdam prepares to crown Dutch King Willem-Alexander
http://www.euronews.com/ The number of people in Amsterdam could double on Tuesday, as the Dutch city hosts the crowning of a new king.
Willem-Alexander will become the first male monarch of the Netherlands since 1890.
The Dutch royal family is known as the House of Orange-Nassau, so it is hardly surprising souvenir shops are seeing a roaring trade in anything in the national colour.
"Everybody has to wear orange! the best-selling (stuff) is the the t-shirts, sweaters and also boas, like this," said Elise from Janssens & Janssens.
Venezuelans Astrubal and Reina have been the best customers. They have lived in the Netherlands for over 10 years and love everything about the Dutch royals.
"We love the colour orange! And it suits me very well!" said Reina.
"They (the dutch royal family...
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has formally apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.
The king wa...
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has formally apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.
The king was speaking at a ceremony on Saturday marking the 160th anniversary of the legal abolition of slavery in the Netherlands, including its former colonies in the Caribbean.
“I’m standing here in front of you as your king and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself,” Willem-Alexander said. “On this day we remember the Dutch history of slavery, I ask forgiveness for this crime against humanity.”
He said racism in Dutch society remains a problem and not everyone would support his apology.
Al Jazeera’s Mmalegabe Motsepe report.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander has formally apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.
The king was speaking at a ceremony on Saturday marking the 160th anniversary of the legal abolition of slavery in the Netherlands, including its former colonies in the Caribbean.
“I’m standing here in front of you as your king and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself,” Willem-Alexander said. “On this day we remember the Dutch history of slavery, I ask forgiveness for this crime against humanity.”
He said racism in Dutch society remains a problem and not everyone would support his apology.
Al Jazeera’s Mmalegabe Motsepe report.
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We report on the celebrations in the Netherlands to mark the start of Willem-Alexander's reign as new Dutch monarch. For more go to http://www.dw.de/program/eur...
We report on the celebrations in the Netherlands to mark the start of Willem-Alexander's reign as new Dutch monarch. For more go to http://www.dw.de/program/euromaxx/s-7555-9798
We report on the celebrations in the Netherlands to mark the start of Willem-Alexander's reign as new Dutch monarch. For more go to http://www.dw.de/program/euromaxx/s-7555-9798
Armin van Buuren's 8th studio album 'Feel Again' will be released on March 31 🎶
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Queen Elizabeth II attended a formal farewell to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Wednesday as they concluded the final day of their...
Queen Elizabeth II attended a formal farewell to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Wednesday as they concluded the final day of their two-day visit to the UK. Report by Iain Jones.
Queen Elizabeth II attended a formal farewell to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Wednesday as they concluded the final day of their two-day visit to the UK. Report by Iain Jones.
The Netherlands' Willem-Alexander was sworn in as Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avo...
The Netherlands' Willem-Alexander was sworn in as Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party.
The Netherlands' Willem-Alexander was sworn in as Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party.
http://www.euronews.com/ The new Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been sworn in at a ceremony in Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk.
Willem Alexander becomes the first kin...
http://www.euronews.com/ The new Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been sworn in at a ceremony in Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk.
Willem Alexander becomes the first king of the Netherlands in more than 120 years, ascending a throne largely stripped of political power but still invested with huge symbolic significance.
With his wife Queen Maxima by his side, the King took the oath of allegiance. Outside the church, a massive crowd had gathered to follow the ceremony on giant screens.
Like her mother and grandmother before her, Beatrix, who is 75, chose to abdicate after a 33-year reign, saying her son was ready and that it was time for the throne to be held by "a new generation".
Beatrix is a very popular Queen with an estimated 8 out of 10 Dutch people in favour of maintaining the monarchy.
The abdication takes place on Queen's Day, a national holiday in The Netherlands, giving the Dutch an opportunity to gather and celebrate in what are rather morose economic times with the country back in recession.
After her abdication, Queen Beatrix, the new King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima, appeared on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam to an enthusiastic orange-clad crowd of well-wishers.
Nearly a million people are estimated to have converged on Amsterdam for the event, including more than 10,000 police officers deployed in a massive security operation.
The new King and Queen were joined by their three daughters, the eldest of whom, nine-year-old Catharina-Amalia, becomes Princess of Orange and heir to the throne.
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http://www.euronews.com/ The new Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been sworn in at a ceremony in Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk.
Willem Alexander becomes the first king of the Netherlands in more than 120 years, ascending a throne largely stripped of political power but still invested with huge symbolic significance.
With his wife Queen Maxima by his side, the King took the oath of allegiance. Outside the church, a massive crowd had gathered to follow the ceremony on giant screens.
Like her mother and grandmother before her, Beatrix, who is 75, chose to abdicate after a 33-year reign, saying her son was ready and that it was time for the throne to be held by "a new generation".
Beatrix is a very popular Queen with an estimated 8 out of 10 Dutch people in favour of maintaining the monarchy.
The abdication takes place on Queen's Day, a national holiday in The Netherlands, giving the Dutch an opportunity to gather and celebrate in what are rather morose economic times with the country back in recession.
After her abdication, Queen Beatrix, the new King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima, appeared on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam to an enthusiastic orange-clad crowd of well-wishers.
Nearly a million people are estimated to have converged on Amsterdam for the event, including more than 10,000 police officers deployed in a massive security operation.
The new King and Queen were joined by their three daughters, the eldest of whom, nine-year-old Catharina-Amalia, becomes Princess of Orange and heir to the throne.
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The Queen greets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with a ceremony at Horse Guard's Parade near Buckingham Palace, London.
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The Queen greets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with a ceremony at Horse Guard's Parade near Buckingham Palace, London.
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The Queen greets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with a ceremony at Horse Guard's Parade near Buckingham Palace, London.
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At 46, Prince Willem-Alexander is set to become the next King of the Netherlands when his mother Beatrix abdicates the throne. Though known in his youth as some...
At 46, Prince Willem-Alexander is set to become the next King of the Netherlands when his mother Beatrix abdicates the throne. Though known in his youth as something of a playboy, the Prince now enjoys a hard-won legitimacy. In 2002 he married the Argentine Maxima Zorreguieta, the future queen who has won the hearts of the Dutch despite her father's checkered past. Duration: 02:22
At 46, Prince Willem-Alexander is set to become the next King of the Netherlands when his mother Beatrix abdicates the throne. Though known in his youth as something of a playboy, the Prince now enjoys a hard-won legitimacy. In 2002 he married the Argentine Maxima Zorreguieta, the future queen who has won the hearts of the Dutch despite her father's checkered past. Duration: 02:22
http://www.euronews.com/ The number of people in Amsterdam could double on Tuesday, as the Dutch city hosts the crowning of a new king.
Willem-Alexander will ...
http://www.euronews.com/ The number of people in Amsterdam could double on Tuesday, as the Dutch city hosts the crowning of a new king.
Willem-Alexander will become the first male monarch of the Netherlands since 1890.
The Dutch royal family is known as the House of Orange-Nassau, so it is hardly surprising souvenir shops are seeing a roaring trade in anything in the national colour.
"Everybody has to wear orange! the best-selling (stuff) is the the t-shirts, sweaters and also boas, like this," said Elise from Janssens & Janssens.
Venezuelans Astrubal and Reina have been the best customers. They have lived in the Netherlands for over 10 years and love everything about the Dutch royals.
"We love the colour orange! And it suits me very well!" said Reina.
"They (the dutch royal family) are very friendly, very approachable, not so stiff like some other royals!" added Astrubal.
Though he is the first king in 123 years, some, like André Krouwel, a political scientist at Amsterdam's Vrije Univesiteit, say Willem-Alexander owes his popularity to two women.
"While we are saying that we will have a king, I think what's very important is that we're also going to have a queen actually. Maxima is more popular actually than Willem-Alexander, equally popular to the current queen Beatrix, which says something (as) she just entered the royal family," explained Krouwel.
euronews correspondent in Amsterdams Olaf Bruns said: "It's all about symbols and the king will essentially be a symbol of national unity. His last real political role of choosing who puts together a coalition government after elections was scrapped by parliament a year ago."
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http://www.euronews.com/ The number of people in Amsterdam could double on Tuesday, as the Dutch city hosts the crowning of a new king.
Willem-Alexander will become the first male monarch of the Netherlands since 1890.
The Dutch royal family is known as the House of Orange-Nassau, so it is hardly surprising souvenir shops are seeing a roaring trade in anything in the national colour.
"Everybody has to wear orange! the best-selling (stuff) is the the t-shirts, sweaters and also boas, like this," said Elise from Janssens & Janssens.
Venezuelans Astrubal and Reina have been the best customers. They have lived in the Netherlands for over 10 years and love everything about the Dutch royals.
"We love the colour orange! And it suits me very well!" said Reina.
"They (the dutch royal family) are very friendly, very approachable, not so stiff like some other royals!" added Astrubal.
Though he is the first king in 123 years, some, like André Krouwel, a political scientist at Amsterdam's Vrije Univesiteit, say Willem-Alexander owes his popularity to two women.
"While we are saying that we will have a king, I think what's very important is that we're also going to have a queen actually. Maxima is more popular actually than Willem-Alexander, equally popular to the current queen Beatrix, which says something (as) she just entered the royal family," explained Krouwel.
euronews correspondent in Amsterdams Olaf Bruns said: "It's all about symbols and the king will essentially be a symbol of national unity. His last real political role of choosing who puts together a coalition government after elections was scrapped by parliament a year ago."
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander has formally apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.
The king was speaking at a ceremony on Saturday marking the 160th anniversary of the legal abolition of slavery in the Netherlands, including its former colonies in the Caribbean.
“I’m standing here in front of you as your king and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself,” Willem-Alexander said. “On this day we remember the Dutch history of slavery, I ask forgiveness for this crime against humanity.”
He said racism in Dutch society remains a problem and not everyone would support his apology.
Al Jazeera’s Mmalegabe Motsepe report.
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We report on the celebrations in the Netherlands to mark the start of Willem-Alexander's reign as new Dutch monarch. For more go to http://www.dw.de/program/euromaxx/s-7555-9798
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Queen Elizabeth II attended a formal farewell to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Wednesday as they concluded the final day of their two-day visit to the UK. Report by Iain Jones.
The Netherlands' Willem-Alexander was sworn in as Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party.
http://www.euronews.com/ The new Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been sworn in at a ceremony in Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk.
Willem Alexander becomes the first king of the Netherlands in more than 120 years, ascending a throne largely stripped of political power but still invested with huge symbolic significance.
With his wife Queen Maxima by his side, the King took the oath of allegiance. Outside the church, a massive crowd had gathered to follow the ceremony on giant screens.
Like her mother and grandmother before her, Beatrix, who is 75, chose to abdicate after a 33-year reign, saying her son was ready and that it was time for the throne to be held by "a new generation".
Beatrix is a very popular Queen with an estimated 8 out of 10 Dutch people in favour of maintaining the monarchy.
The abdication takes place on Queen's Day, a national holiday in The Netherlands, giving the Dutch an opportunity to gather and celebrate in what are rather morose economic times with the country back in recession.
After her abdication, Queen Beatrix, the new King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima, appeared on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam to an enthusiastic orange-clad crowd of well-wishers.
Nearly a million people are estimated to have converged on Amsterdam for the event, including more than 10,000 police officers deployed in a massive security operation.
The new King and Queen were joined by their three daughters, the eldest of whom, nine-year-old Catharina-Amalia, becomes Princess of Orange and heir to the throne.
*Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown read our dossier on Europe's monarchies*
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The Queen greets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with a ceremony at Horse Guard's Parade near Buckingham Palace, London.
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At 46, Prince Willem-Alexander is set to become the next King of the Netherlands when his mother Beatrix abdicates the throne. Though known in his youth as something of a playboy, the Prince now enjoys a hard-won legitimacy. In 2002 he married the Argentine Maxima Zorreguieta, the future queen who has won the hearts of the Dutch despite her father's checkered past. Duration: 02:22
http://www.euronews.com/ The number of people in Amsterdam could double on Tuesday, as the Dutch city hosts the crowning of a new king.
Willem-Alexander will become the first male monarch of the Netherlands since 1890.
The Dutch royal family is known as the House of Orange-Nassau, so it is hardly surprising souvenir shops are seeing a roaring trade in anything in the national colour.
"Everybody has to wear orange! the best-selling (stuff) is the the t-shirts, sweaters and also boas, like this," said Elise from Janssens & Janssens.
Venezuelans Astrubal and Reina have been the best customers. They have lived in the Netherlands for over 10 years and love everything about the Dutch royals.
"We love the colour orange! And it suits me very well!" said Reina.
"They (the dutch royal family) are very friendly, very approachable, not so stiff like some other royals!" added Astrubal.
Though he is the first king in 123 years, some, like André Krouwel, a political scientist at Amsterdam's Vrije Univesiteit, say Willem-Alexander owes his popularity to two women.
"While we are saying that we will have a king, I think what's very important is that we're also going to have a queen actually. Maxima is more popular actually than Willem-Alexander, equally popular to the current queen Beatrix, which says something (as) she just entered the royal family," explained Krouwel.
euronews correspondent in Amsterdams Olaf Bruns said: "It's all about symbols and the king will essentially be a symbol of national unity. His last real political role of choosing who puts together a coalition government after elections was scrapped by parliament a year ago."
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"Netherlands" literally means "lower countries", influenced by its low land and flat geography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding one metre above sea level. Most of the areas below sea level are man-made. Since the late 16th century, large areas (polders) have been reclaimed from the sea and lakes, amounting to nearly 17% of the country's current land mass.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands proved to be slightly too punctual last night when attending a dinner at the Louvre for the Pairs Olympics... King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands filmed arriving early to an event for the Paris Olympics.
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King Willem-Alexander is expected to make a formal apology on July 1, when the country will mark the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery on what is known as Keti Koti, or Emancipation Day.
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