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Global Health Research
Netherlands
Data
- Background[1]
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Located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany. The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999.
- Population[1]
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16,570,613
- Climate[1]
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temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
- Languages[1]
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- Dutch (official)
- Frisian (official)
- Infant Mortality Rate[1]
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4.88
- Per Capita Health Expenditure[2]
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2,298.00
More Information
Sources
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CIA World Factbook
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WHO Global Health Atlas
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