Blank map of the Netherlands by province
All 12 provinces of the Netherlands, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data Natural Earth
The Netherlands on the map
The Netherlands is divided into 12 provinces, covering about 37,000 km² (14,300 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is North Brabant (5,180 km² (2,000 sq mi)) and the smallest, Utrecht (1,390 km² (537 sq mi)): North Brabant is about 4 times bigger.
The capital is Amsterdam, in North Holland; The Hague also serves as a capital. The capitals version marks the capital of each province.
What each province borders
Gelderland borders the most provinces: 6 (Flevoland, Limburg, North Brabant, Overijssel, Utrecht, and South Holland).
The Netherlands borders Germany and Belgium. 5 provinces border Germany: Drenthe, Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, and Overijssel. 3 provinces border Belgium: Limburg, North Brabant, and Zeeland.
6 provinces have a coastline and 6 don’t: Drenthe, Flevoland, Gelderland, Limburg, Overijssel, and Utrecht.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Drenthe) to 12 (Zeeland). Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring provinces.
| No. | Province | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drenthe | Assen | 2,630 km² | 3 |
| 2 | Flevoland | Lelystad | 2,390 km² | 5 |
| 3 | Friesland | Leeuwarden | 3,910 km² | 5 |
| 4 | Gelderland | Arnhem | 5,110 km² | 6 |
| 5 | Groningen | Groningen | 2,390 km² | 2 |
| 6 | Limburg | Maastricht | 2,090 km² | 2 |
| 7 | North Brabant | 's-Hertogenbosch | 5,180 km² | 4 |
| 8 | North Holland | Haarlem | 3,470 km² | 4 |
| 9 | Overijssel | Zwolle | 3,330 km² | 4 |
| 10 | South Holland | The Hague | 3,180 km² | 5 |
| 11 | Utrecht | Utrecht | 1,390 km² | 4 |
| 12 | Zeeland | Middelburg | 1,890 km² | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many provinces does the Netherlands have?
12: 12 provinces.
What is the largest province in the Netherlands?
North Brabant, at about 5,180 km² (2,000 sq mi). The smallest is Utrecht, at about 1,390 km² (537 sq mi).
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam, in North Holland. The Hague also serves as a capital.
Which countries border the Netherlands?
Germany and Belgium, according to Natural Earth borders.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Province boundaries: Natural Earth, 1:10m, Admin 1 (public domain)
- Capitals: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); missing ones from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)