Netherlands

Key facts

Which countries border Netherlands?2

• Belgium
• Germany

Netherlands in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Netherlands is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 32 clues from the pool that are true of Netherlands, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

• The Rhine flows through it1 of 6
• Has a North Sea coastline1 of 7
• Borders Germany1 of 9
• Its name begins with “N”1 of 11
• Its capital city's name begins with “A”1 of 16
• Has more than 350 people per km²1 of 23
• Uses the euro as its currency1 of 25
• Is a member of the European Union1 of 27
• Borders exactly two countries1 of 28
• Lies further north than mainland France1 of 28
• Is a NATO member1 of 32
• Has land below sea level1 of 33
• Reaches further north than 45°N1 of 39
• Has no point higher than 1,000 m above sea level1 of 41
• Borders a monarchy1 of 42
• Has a monarch as head of state1 of 42
• Borders a member of the European Union1 of 44
• Is in Europe1 of 44
• Its name has 10 letters or more1 of 48
• Borders a member of NATO1 of 53
• Lies further north than Japan1 of 58
• Every country it borders has a coastline1 of 67
• Has an area smaller than 50,000 km²1 of 69
• Lies further north than Egypt1 of 76
• Borders fewer than 3 countries1 of 84
• Is smaller than Portugal1 of 86
• Has an area smaller than 100,000 km²1 of 88
• Is smaller than Iceland1 of 89
• Its flag contains blue1 of 99
• Has exactly one official language1 of 130
• Drives on the right1 of 141
• Has an area smaller than 500,000 km²1 of 144

Common questions about Netherlands

Which countries border Netherlands?

Netherlands shares a land border with 2 countries: Belgium and Germany.

What is the capital of Netherlands?

The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.

Is Netherlands landlocked?

No. Netherlands has a coastline.

What language is spoken in Netherlands?

Netherlands has one official language, Dutch.