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|align="center"|'''THE NETHERLANDS COAT OF ARMS'''<br>[[file:Coat of arms of Monaco (version).svg|336px]] | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:Netherlands - Location Map (2013) - NLD - UNOCHA.svg|336px]]<br>Location of Netherlands within the continent of [[Europe]] | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:Netherlands_map_large.png|336px]]<br>Map of Netherlands | |||
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|align="center"|[[file:Netherlands flag small.svg|336px]]<br>Flag Description of Netherlands:The Netherlands flag was officially adopted on February 19, 1937. | |||
At one time this tricolor flag was orange, white and blue, as those were the livery colors of William of Orange, a Dutch prince. In the 17th century, red replaced the orange as a flag color, because the orange dye used on the flag was unstable, and turned red after exposure to the sun. | |||
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'''Official name''' Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (Kingdom of the Netherlands)<br> | '''Official name''' Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (Kingdom of the Netherlands)<br> | ||
'''Form of government''' constitutional monarchy with a parliament (States General) comprising two chambers (Senate [75]; House of Representatives [150])<br> | '''Form of government''' constitutional monarchy with a parliament (States General) comprising two chambers (Senate [75]; House of Representatives [150])<br> | ||