The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with a population of 485,818 and an area of approximately 100 km². It is located in the west of the Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, of which it is also the provincial capital.
The Hague is the seat of the Dutch parliament, government and Royal Court. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands lives and works in The Hague. The Hague is also the seat of over 150 international organisations, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. It is one of the major cities of the UN, along with New York and Geneva.
The Hague is the seat of the Dutch parliament, government and Royal Court. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands lives and works in The Hague. The Hague is also the seat of over 150 international organisations, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. It is one of the major cities of the UN, along with New York and Geneva.
Geography & Demographics
The Hague has eight official districts. They are divided into smaller parts
The Hague Economy
The Hague region’s economy is showing a positive development, according to the latest quarterly Ondernemerschapsmonitor by The Hague Chamber of Commerce.
International organisations
The city contributes substantially to international politics: The Hague is home to over 150 international organisations. These include the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Criminal Court ...
The Hague Cityscape
City life concentrates around the Hofvijver and the Binnenhof, where the Parliament is located. The city has a limited student culture due to its lack of an actual university, although the Royal Conservatory ...
The Hague Business
Professional life in The Hague is dominated by the large number of civil servants and diplomats who work in the city. Government ministries and public institutions are almost all located in The Hague. It is ...
Be Safe in The Hague
The Hague is a reasonably safe place to visit compared with other European cities. The crime rate is fairly low and most people you meet will be friendly and trustworthy
The Hague Weather
The Hague has a mild, maritime climate, very similar to England. Summers are generally warm with changeable periods, but excessively hot weather is rare. Rainfall is prevalent all year.