The Hague

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is The Hague?Western Netherlands, South Holland province, situated on the North Sea coast
2. How many people live in The Hague?Approximately 553,000 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. When was The Hague built?Circa 1250 AD by Count William II of Holland
4. What kind of government does The Hague have?Dutch Parliament (States General), Council of State, Supreme Court, Royal Court

Binnenhof: The historic parliamentary complex in The Hague, serving as the seat of Dutch government since the 15th century.
International Court of Justice (ICJ): The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, adjudicating legal disputes between sovereign states.
International Criminal Court (ICC): An intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that prosecutes individuals for international crimes like genocide and war crimes.
Peace Palace: A grand building in The Hague housing the ICJ and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, symbolizing global peace efforts.