Europe/Western Europe
Netherlands
Amsterdam
18.1 Mio
41 865 km²
Euro
Coastal
Dutch
Historical Events
1581 - Act of Abjuration
The northern provinces declared independence from Spanish rule, marking the birth of the Dutch Republic.
1648 - Treaty of Westphalia
The treaty recognized the sovereignty of the Dutch Republic, ending the Eighty Years' War with Spain.
1815 - Formation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Kingdom was established combining the former Dutch Republic and the Southern Netherlands.
1830 - Belgian Revolution
Belgium seceded from the Kingdom of the Netherlands after a series of uprisings.
1848 - Dutch Constitution Reform
A new constitution was adopted, establishing a parliamentary democracy in the Netherlands.
1940 - German Invasion
Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands during World War II, leading to occupation.
1945 - End of World War II
The Netherlands was liberated from German occupation, leading to post-war reconstruction.
1954 - Charter for the Kingdom
The Charter formalized the relationship between the Netherlands and its Caribbean territories.