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Flag of Netherlands
NL · Europe

Netherlands

Netherlands is a sovereign country in Western Europe with coastal access and land borders with Belgium and Germany. Amsterdam is the capital; key languages include Dutch; the listed currency is Euro (EUR); population is about 18.1M.

Capital
Amsterdam
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Dutch
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Flag of France
FR · Europe

France

France is centered in Western Europe with Atlantic, Mediterranean, and English Channel coastlines. Paris is its capital, and the country is known for culture, diplomacy, design, aerospace, agriculture, and one of Europe’s largest economies.

Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French
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Population

Netherlands18.4M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France66.7M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Netherlands$1.3T
2025 · current USD
France$3.4T
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Netherlands$73.7K
2025 · current USD
France$49K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Netherlands1.8%
2025 annual growth
France0.8%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Netherlands82.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France83.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Netherlands41,850 km²
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France551,695 km²
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Median age

Netherlands41.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France42.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Netherlands95.9%
World Bank · 2025
France78.8%
World Bank · 2025

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Netherlands
France
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France leads this comparison with 66.7M people.

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Netherlands essentials

Subregion
Western Europe
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
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  • Amsterdam is the capital city.
  • Netherlands covers 41,850 km².
  • Netherlands has coastal access.
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France essentials

Subregion
Western Europe
Time zones
UTC+1 / UTC+2 in mainland France
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type C / E
Emergency
112; ambulance 15; police 17; fire 18
  • Paris is the capital city.
  • France covers 551,695 km².
  • France has coastal access.