Geography of Netherlands
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
41,543
km² (rank #134)
Coastline
451
km
Highest Point
Mount Scenery (862 m)
Lowest Point
Zuidplaspolder (-7 m)
Area Comparison
Netherlands
41,543 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Netherlands is 0.4% the size of the United States.
Climate
Temperate maritime; cool summers and mild winters
Terrain
Mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast
Natural Resources
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Peat
Limestone
Salt
Sand and Gravel
Land Use
29.8%
10.8%
59.4%
Arable: 29.8%
Forest: 10.8%
Other: 59.4%
Bordering Countries
Netherlands on the Map
Region
Europe
Western Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Netherlands?
Netherlands covers an area of 41,543 km², ranking #134 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Netherlands?
Temperate maritime; cool summers and mild winters
What is the highest point in Netherlands?
The highest point in Netherlands is Mount Scenery (862 m).
What natural resources does Netherlands have?
Netherlands's natural resources include Natural Gas, Petroleum, Peat, Limestone, Salt, Sand and Gravel.
Which countries border Netherlands?
Netherlands shares land borders with Belgium, Germany.