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Netherlands

Regions of Netherlands

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Netherlands through its 12 unique regions

12 regions
48 cities
17.9M inhabitants
9 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

87
Average Tourism Index
48
Cities
17.9M
inhabitants
9
UNESCO

Explore the Regions

Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

12 regions found

NL-NH
99

North Holland

Capital: Haarlem

2,670 km²
3.0M
Oceanic

Attractions

Amsterdam's canals (UNESCO)RijksmuseumVan Gogh Museum+2

Cities (4)

Amsterdam, Haarlem, Zaanstad +1 more

2 UNESCO sites
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NL-ZH
97

South Holland

Capital: The Hague

2,814 km²
3.8M
Oceanic

Attractions

Kinderdijk windmills (UNESCO)Keukenhof GardensMauritshuis+1

Cities (5)

Rotterdam, The Hague, Leiden +2 more

1 UNESCO sites
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NL-UT
92

Utrecht

Capital: Utrecht

1,385 km²
1.4M
Oceanic

Attractions

Dom Tower of UtrechtUtrecht's canalsDe Haar Castle+1

Cities (4)

Utrecht, Amersfoort, Veenendaal +1 more

1 UNESCO sites
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NL-LI
89

Limburg

Capital: Maastricht

2,150 km²
1.1M
Oceanic

Attractions

Vrijthof square in MaastrichtValkenburg Castle ruins and cavesThree-Country Point (Drielandenpunt)+1

Cities (4)

Maastricht, Venlo, Sittard-Geleen +1 more

No UNESCO sites
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NL-NB
88

North Brabant

Capital: 's-Hertogenbosch

4,916 km²
2.6M
Oceanic

Attractions

Efteling theme parkVan Gogh Village NuenenBreda Castle+1

Cities (4)

Eindhoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg +1 more

No UNESCO sites
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NL-OV
87

Overijssel

Capital: Zwolle

3,325 km²
1.2M
Oceanic

Attractions

Giethoorn (the 'Dutch Venice')Weerribben-Wieden National ParkHanseatic cities of Deventer and Zwolle

Cities (4)

Enschede, Zwolle, Deventer +1 more

1 UNESCO sites
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GelderlandFrieslandZeelandGroningenDrentheFlevoland

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