Essential info for the Netherlands
Population: Almost 17 million
Major religions: Mostly secular
Capital city: Amsterdam (also largest city)
Legal system: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
Main languages: Dutch (official), English (business)
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 230 Volts, 50Hz. Two-pin round European-style plugs are used.
Currency: The Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Tipping: 10 percent included in restaurant bills by law, additional tip of 10 percent for exceptional service.
International dialling code: +31 or +599. City/area codes include (0)20 for Amsterdam.
Emergency numbers: 112
Internet TLD: .nl
Drives on the: Right
Major religions: Mostly secular
Capital city: Amsterdam (also largest city)
Legal system: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
Main languages: Dutch (official), English (business)
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 230 Volts, 50Hz. Two-pin round European-style plugs are used.
Currency: The Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Tipping: 10 percent included in restaurant bills by law, additional tip of 10 percent for exceptional service.
International dialling code: +31 or +599. City/area codes include (0)20 for Amsterdam.
Emergency numbers: 112
Internet TLD: .nl
Drives on the: Right
