Politics and Political Science in the Netherlands
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M. V. Schendelen
PS: Political Science & Politics
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Abstract
The Netherlands is a small country of about 1 5 million people, located in northwestern Europe, almost directly surrounded by the three major countries of Western Europe, namely the Federal Republic of Germany, France and the United Kingdom, and for around 50% of its national income dependent on international trade (general data source: CBS, yearly). In economic terms it belongs to the rich countries of the world. Private consumption is, in world-perspective, at an extremely high level. Since 1950 the number of people has grown by almost 50%. As of 1982 there live 347 people per square kilometer, more than anywhere else.