Netherlands
Location
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Phone Code
+31
Domain
.nl
Driving Side
right
License Plates
Yellow with black text, blue EU band
Road Signs
Blue direction signs, similar to EU standard
Power Lines
Underground in most areas
Architecture
Narrow tall houses, canal houses in Amsterdam
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Dutch text, extensive bicycle infrastructure, flat landscape
Language & Text Examples
Latin-based alphabet with combinations like "ij" which is sometimes treated as a single letter. Distinctive use of "aa", "ee", "oo", "uu".
Regional Characteristics
Randstad (Amsterdam/Rotterdam) Region of Netherlands
Landscape
Dense urban areas, canals, polders, flat terrain
Vegetation
Manicured parks, tulip fields in spring, limited natural vegetation
Architecture
Canal houses, modern Rotterdam, narrow tall buildings
Climate
Maritime, mild winters, cool summers, frequent rain
Distinctive Features
Canals, bicycles, houseboats, dense urban development
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Randstad (Amsterdam/Rotterdam) region of Netherlands.
Northern Netherlands Region of Netherlands
Landscape
Rural, flat polders, Wadden Sea islands
Vegetation
Agricultural fields, meadows, fewer trees
Architecture
Traditional farmhouses, Frisian style buildings
Climate
Maritime, slightly cooler than south
Distinctive Features
Frisian language on signs, more open spaces, dykes
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Northern Netherlands region of Netherlands.
Eastern Netherlands Region of Netherlands
Landscape
Slightly more elevated, rural, some forests
Vegetation
More natural forests, heathlands
Architecture
Traditional farmhouses, more space between buildings
Climate
Slightly more continental, less maritime influence
Distinctive Features
More natural areas, regional dialects, less densely populated
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Eastern Netherlands region of Netherlands.
Southern Netherlands Region of Netherlands
Landscape
Slightly hilly in Limburg, rivers, agricultural land
Vegetation
Mixed agriculture, some forests
Architecture
More Burgundian influence, Catholic churches
Climate
Maritime but slightly warmer than north
Distinctive Features
Catholic influence, carnival celebrations, softer dialect
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Southern Netherlands region of Netherlands.