NETHERLANDS

           Area: 37,330 sq. km

           Latitude: 50˚45˚ - 53˚30’ N

          Population: 15.7 million

          Longitude: 3˚20’ - 7˚E

·         Situated in northwest Europe on North Sea in plain land with an average height of 11 m above sea level.

 AMSTERDAM

·         The capital city is famous as a world centre for diamonds, precious metals and art treasures.

·         Industrial city which manufactures iron and steel goods.

ROTTERDAM

·         Situated along the Rhine River, it handles the largest cargo of any oicean port in the world.