Netherlands
Capital Amsterdam · Europe
Netherlands is one of the 197 UN countries in 4x4 Grid, the free daily geography puzzle where you name a country that fits two rules at once. Here is what the game knows about it.
Play today’s boardFacts about Netherlands
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 18,200,000 (no. 71 of 197) |
| Area | 41,850 km² (no. 131 of 197) |
| Neighbours | Belgium, France, Germany |
| Coastline | Atlantic Ocean |
| Flag colours | red, white, blue |
Where Netherlands fits in 4x4 Grid
Every square in 4x4 Grid joins a row rule and a column rule. Netherlands is a valid answer for any square built from two of these 51 categories:
Location
In EuropeCoastline on the Atlantic OceanHighest point under 1,000 mCoastline on the North Sea or BalticHas land below sea levelAverage elevation under 150 mHas more than one time zone
Neighbours
Borders FranceBorders exactly 3 countries
Size
Area under 50,000 km²More than 200 people per km²Fertility rate under 1.5Population 10–20 millionArea 10,000–50,000 km²Over 300 people per km²88%+ live in cities
Name
Starts with NName is 11+ letters
Politics
EU memberNATO memberIs a monarchyIn the Schengen AreaUses the euroVery high HDI (0.8+)Uses daylight saving timeHas its own monarch40%+ women in parliament
Sport
Has hosted the OlympicsHas hosted the Summer OlympicsHas competed in EurovisionHas hosted a Formula 1 Grand PrixPlayed at the 2026 World Cup100+ Summer Olympic medalsPlayed in a men’s World Cup finalHas won Eurovision
Capital
Capital north of 50°NCapital starts with a vowelCapital on the coastCapital is the largest city
Economy
GDP per person over $45,000Life expectancy over 80Median age over 40Economy grew under 1.5% in 2025Top 20 in the World Happiness ReportTop 20 economy
Flag
Flag with 3 horizontal stripesFlag with redFlag with whiteFlag with blueFlag with exactly 3 colours
History
Founding member of the UN (1945)
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