Netherlands
Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in Netherlands
Official name: | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Capital: | Amsterdam; The Hague is the seat of government |
Area: | total: 41,526 sq km water: 7,643 sq km land: 33,883 sq km |
Climate: | temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters |
Location: | Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany |
Geographic coordinates: | 52 30 N, 5 45 E |
Comparative Area: | slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey |
Land boundaries: | total: 1,027 km border countries: Belgium 450 km, Germany 577 km |
Coastline: | 451 km |
Terrain: | mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast |
Elevation extremes: | lowest point: Zuidplaspolder -7 m highest point: Vaalserberg 322 m |
Map of Netherlands