Amsterdam

What square is Amsterdam's Royal Palace located in?

Dam

The city of Amsterdam was once protected by defensive walls. In what century were these walls torn down?

19th

Jacob van Campen is believed to have overseen the remodelling of the Rembrandt House in the 1620s. What other famous building in Amsterdam did he design?

Royal Palace

How many X's are in Amsterdam's coat of arms?

3

In what year did the Olympics take place in Amsterdam?

1928

Who has been the mayor of Amsterdam from 2010 to 2017?

Eberhard van der Laan

In 19th century Amsterdam, how did 30% of its residents make a living?

Begging

Which of these is not one of Amsterdam's three primary canals?

Sgrokengracht

In what year did the Rijksmuseum move to Amsterdam?

1808

In what year was Amsterdam forced to become a Protestant city?

1578

Many buildings in Amsterdam stand on wooden piles driven into the ground. Approximately how many wooden piles are there in total in the city?

11 million

Amsterdam has more what than it does people?

Bicycles

Who painted the Zuiderkerk, or South Church, in Amsterdam?

Claude Monet

What is the population of Amsterdam in the city itself in 2024?

900,000

In what year was the Van Gogh Museum established?

1973

Which Amsterdam museum is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?

Rijksmuseum

What is the tallest building in Amsterdam?

Rembrandt Tower

Around how many bicycles end up in Amsterdam's canals annually?

25.000

Approximately how many houseboats are there in Amsterdam?

2500

Which big river runs through Amsterdam?

Amstel

How many canals are in Amsterdam?

165

Which renowned museum sparked the idea of the Rijksmuseum?

The Louvre

In what year was art stolen from the Van Gogh Museum?

1991

Before it became a thriving city, what was almost all of Amsterdam's economy based on?

Fishing

Which Chinese city is a sister city of Amsterdam?

Beijing

Around how many visitors does the Van Gogh Museum see annually?

2,000,000

What is the official nickname of Amsterdam?

Venice of the North

In what year did Amsterdam become a city?

1275

Which of these substances is illegal to smoke in Amsterdam cafes?

Tobacco

Other than art, what is displayed in the Rijksmuseum?

History

Founded in 1900, which of these soccer teams calls Amsterdam home?

AFC Ajax

Around how many objects are displayed in the Rijksmuseum?

8.000

What is the English name of Amsterdam's Magere Brug?

The Skinny Bridge

What is the Amsterdam name for a bicycle with a large cart attached to the front of it?

Bakfiets

How many visitors does the Rijksmuseum see annually?

2.200.000

Before it moved to Amsterdam, in what city did the Rijksmuseum exist?

The Hague

What Amsterdam-residing teenage girl wrote a famous diary chronicling her experience during The Holocaust?

Anne Frank

Which Russian city is a sister city of Amsterdam?

Moscow

Which world renowed beer is brewed in Amsterdam?

Heineken

About what percent of Amsterdam residents are bilingual?

86%

In which Dutch community is Amsterdam International Airport located?

Haarlemmermeer

What is the nickname for the tilted houses in Amsterdam?

Dancing Houses

Though Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, it's not home to the Dutch government building. Where is the government located?

The Hague

About what fraction of the Dutch populace is foreign?

1/5

Which of these beers is not from the Netherlands?

Köstritzer

Which of these actors hails from the Netherlands?

Rutger Hauer

What is the largest church in Arnhem?

Saint Eusebius Church

Which of these English words isn't derived from Dutch?

Humongous

What bridge near Arnhem is named after a Russian Nobel Prize winner?

Andrej Sacharov Bridge

Which Dutch airport offers more direct flights than any other airport in the world?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

The Dutch city of Middelburg is located on what former island?

Walcheren

Which of these was invented in the Netherlands?

CDs

What is the lowest point in the Netherlands?

Zuidplaspolder

Which of these rivers straddles Belgium and the Netherlands?

Meuse

Which Dutch scientist coined the term "virus" to describe infectious substances?

Martinus Beijerinck

What's another name for the Rotterdam International Airport?

Rotterdam The Hague

What is the capital of Drenthe?

Assen

Before King Willem-Alexander became king in 2013, how long had it been since the Netherlands had a king?

123 years

When compared to the rest of the world, where does the Netherlands rank in terms of male height?

1st

What navy port is situated between the North Sea and Waddenzee in North Holland?

Den Helder

What's the main city in the Het Gooi region of Netherlands?

Hilversum

Which of these cheeses is Dutch?

Gouda

The Dutch national anthem is the oldest in existence. In what century was it composed?

16th

What is the capital of North Holland?

Haarlem

About how much of the Netherlands is vulnerable to flooding?

66%

Which stadium in Arnhem is the home of the soccer team, Vitesse?

GelreDome

What is the most popular airport in the Netherlands?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

The first what was built in the Netherlands in 1590?

Microscope

What is the capital of Zeeland?

Middelburg

A horrible train disaster happened in the Netherlands in 1962. In what city did it occur?

Harmelen

What is the capital of Gelderland?

Arnhem

What is the capital of Overijssel?

Zwolle

What is the capital of Flevoland?

Lelystad

Approximately how large is the population of Rotterdam (2024)?

670,000

What's the original name of the Rotterdam International Airport?

Zestienhoven

Which country borders the Netherlands to the south?

Belgium

What is the capital of South Holland?

The Hague

What is the original meaning of the word "Holland"?

Woodland

What type of natural disaster hit the Netherlands in 1916?

Floods

What is the name of the capital of the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant?

's-Hertogenbosch

What percent of Dutch citizens say that they're not religious?

50%

Which Dutch city is called "The City of Light"?

Eindhoven

Which saint is celebrated in the Netherlands on November 11?

St. Martin

What is the informal name of the Netherlands?

Holland

What is the most populous province in the Netherlands?

South Holland

What is the national animal of the Netherlands?

Lion

What city in the Netherlands is home to many commercial flower fields?

Haarlem

When compared to the rest of the world, where does the Netherlands rank in terms of female height?

2nd

What's the name of the zoo in Arnhem?

Burgers' Zoo

What's the name of the zoo in Rotterdam?

Diergaarde Blijdorp

What alcoholic beverage did the Dutch invent?

Jenever

What is the name of the Dutch national anthem?

Wilhelmus

What is the capital of Limburg?

Maastricht

Which one of these hit songs was performed by Dutch band Shocking Blue?

Venus

Which one of these famous painters was from Zundert?

Vincent Van Gogh

What is the capital of Friesland?

Leeuwarden

Which huge river runs through both Germany and the Netherlands?

Rhine

Which of these automobile companies is based in the Netherlands?

Spyker

The first railway in the Netherlands was built from which city to which city?

Amsterdam to Haarlem

Which of these is a Dutch invention?

Aerial Telescope

Which one of these Dutch painters lived in the city of Delft?

Johannes Vermeer

The discovery of what resource was a huge boost to the Netherlands economy in 1959?

Natural gas

Which of these rock bands hails from the Netherlands?

Golden Earring

In which Dutch city can you find the Euromast panorama tower?

Rotterdam

What do the Dutch celebrate on the third Saturday of January?

National Tulip Day

How many countries border the Netherlands?

2

What's the largest park in Arnhem?

Sonsbeek Park

What is the 2nd most populous city in the Netherlands?

Rotterdam

The Netherlands produces almost 80% of the world's what?

Flower Bulbs

Which currency is used in the Netherlands?

Euro

What type of government does the Netherlands have?

Constitutional Monarchy

What is the capital of Groningen?

Groningen

What is the highest point in the Netherlands?

Vaalserberg

Which painter, who painted 'Starry Night', lived in the Netherlands?

Vincent van Gogh

In which Dutch city can you find the famed Red Light District?

Amsterdam

What is the capital of Utrecht?

Utrecht

Which Dutch soccer player was voted best European player of the 20th century?

Johan Cruijff

In terms of beer exportation, where does the Netherlands rank with the rest of the world?

2nd

The Dutch consume more of what candy than any other country in the world?

Liquorice

In which city is the busiest seaport in the Netherlands?

Rotterdam

How many provinces does the Netherlands possess?

12

Which country borders the Netherlands to the east?

Germany

What flower is the Netherlands known for?

Tulip

The Dutch city of Middelburg is located on what former island?

Walcheren

What is the most populous city in the Netherlands?

Amsterdam

The Dutch government plans to ban the sale of what by 2025?

Gas-powered automobiles

What is the highest point in the mainland Netherlands?

Vaalserberg

What is another name for Saint Eusebius Church in Arnhem?

Large Church

Who became the King of the Netherlands in 2013?

Willem-Alexander

What are the colors of the Dutch flag?

Red, white and blue

Approximately how large is the Dutch population? (2024)

18,000,000

Before King Willem-Alexander became king in 2013, how long had it been since the Netherlands had a king?

123 years

What color do the Dutch dress in on the king's birthday?

Orange

The Dutch men's football team has never won a World Cup. How many times have they finished second?

3

How many times has the Dutch men's national football team finished as runners-up in the FIFA World Cup?

3

Which sea is to the north of the Netherlands?

North Sea

The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize what?

Gay Marriage