World CapitalsWhat is the capital of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, in Europe.
Amsterdam grew around a dam on the Amstel River, the origin of the city's name.
Where is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is located at approximately 52.35° N, 4.91° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Brussels, Belgium 173 km
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 316 km
- London, United Kingdom 358 km
- Paris, France 428 km
- Berlin, Germany 575 km