A constitutional kingdom in northwestern Europe. Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands. The capital is Amsterdam, but the royal family and government offices are in The Hague. It is located in low-lying areas along the North Sea coast, with one-quarter of the country's land area below sea level. After being under Habsburg rule and Spanish rule, it declared independence in 1581. In the 17th century, it developed into Europe's leading trading nation, and has been trading with Japan since 1609. Agriculture, livestock farming, horticulture such as tulips, and metals industries are thriving. Population: 16.78 million (2010). Netherlands. [Additional information] The name of "Holland" refers to the central region of the country. Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend |
ヨーロッパ北西部の立憲王国。正称、オランダ王国。首都はアムステルダムだが、王室・政府機関などはハーグにある。北海沿岸の低地にあり、国土の4分の1は海面より低い。ハプスブルク家領・スペイン領を経て、1581年独立を宣言。17世紀にはヨーロッパ一の海外貿易国として発展し、1609年以来日本とも交易。農牧畜業、チューリップなどの園芸、金属などの工業が盛ん。人口1678万(2010)。ネーデルラント。 [補説]同国の中心地域をさす「ホラント」の 出典 小学館デジタル大辞泉について 情報 | 凡例 |
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