Monarchy of the Netherlands

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/monarchy-of-the-netherlands

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Monarchy of the Netherlands?Northwestern Europe, with coastlines on the North Sea
2. How many people live in Monarchy of the Netherlands?Approximately 17.8 million people
3. What is the capital of Monarchy of the Netherlands?Amsterdam
4. What language do people speak in Monarchy of the Netherlands?Dutch (official). English is widely spoken
5. When was Monarchy of the Netherlands built?Kingdom established November 20, 1813, elevated to Kingdom March 16, 1815
6. What kind of government does Monarchy of the Netherlands have?Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Democracy

Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution and laws.
House of Orange-Nassau: The current reigning royal house of the Netherlands, tracing its lineage back to William of Orange.
De Jure Head of Government: The monarch is legally recognized as the head of government, though executive power is exercised by ministers.