The Hague (/ h eɪ ɡ / HAYG; Dutch: Den Haag [dɛn ˈɦaːx] ⓘ or 's-Gravenhage [ˌsxraːvə(n)ˈɦaːɣə] ⓘ) is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands.

Located on the west coast of the Netherlands, with no less than 11 km of sandy beach, The Hague is the administrative capital of the country, home to the Dutch royal family and the base for numerous international organisations.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Hague is the seat of government of the Netherlands. It is famous for being the permanent home of the United Nations’ International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. It is also a leading center for international conferences.

The Hague is the location of the Binnenhof, the building where the national government of the Netherlands meets. Built in the 13th century, the Binnenhof is the home of the "Eerste Kamer" (literally " First Chamber ") or "Senaat", and the "Tweede Kamer" (literally " Second Chamber ").

The Hague is the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands. Located along the coast, the city is particularly popular with beachgoers who enjoy the sun, sand, sea and the associated amenities. But don’t think of The Hague as just a summer beach destination.

The English website of the Municipality of The Hague with information about the city for residents, students and companies and organisations.

Discover The Hague with this must-see list! The tram from the city centre takes you to the sea in only 15 minutes! 1. City beside the sea - Beach resorts Scheveningen and Kijkduin. The Hague has 11 kilometres of beach in its back yard, which is certainly worth a visit.

Nov 28, 2011 · The Hague is the third largest city of the Netherlands with a population of over 500,000. The Hague has traditionally been a city of storks, thus the stork on the coat of arms and as the logo of the municipality.

The Hague (in Dutch: Den Haag) is the capital city of the province South Holland. With over 500 thousand inhabitants it is the third largest city of the Netherlands (after Amsterdam and Rotterdam ).

Apr 28, 2017 · The Hague (officially ‘s-Gravenhage) is a fast growing city with 560,000 inhabitants (2023). It is the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands. Read more about the city and its inhabitants.