The Hague is the third-largest city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with a population of 475,580 (as of January 1, 2006) (population of agglomeration: 600,000) and an area of approximately 100 km². It is located in the west of the country, in the province of South Holland, of which it is also the provincial capital. The Hague is like Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht, part of the conglomerate metropolitan area Randstad, with a population of 6,659,300 inhabitants.
The Hague is the actual seat of government, but, somewhat anomalously, not the official capital of the Netherlands, a role set aside by the Dutch constitution for Amsterdam. The Hague is the home of the Eerste Kamer (first chamber) and the Tweede Kamer (second chamber), respectively the upper and lower houses forming the "Staten Generaal" (literally the "Estates-General"). Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands lives and works in The Hague. All foreign embassies and government ministries are located in the city, as well as the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden (The Supreme Court), the Raad van State (Council of State) and many lobbying organisations.
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Welcome to The Hague! The official website of the City of The Hague provides information for its many visitors, tourists, expatriots, international residents and students, foreign press, investors and business owners. The Hague has been called many names: Green City by the Sea, Royal Residence, Beautiful City behind the Dunes, the Largest Village of Europe. It is the third largest city in the Netherlands, seat of the Netherlands government, the home of the Royal Family and boasts 11 km of coastline and extensive public parklands. However, with more than 80 international organisations, including a number of world-renowned courts and tribunals, The Hague has truly earned its reputation as the City of Peace, Justice and Security.
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