People
Population: 16.5 million.
Nationality: Noun--Dutchmen and Dutchwomen. Adjective--Dutch.
Ethnic groups: Predominantly Dutch; largest minority communities are Moroccans, Turks, Surinamese.
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, other.
Language: Dutch.
Education: Years compulsory--10. Attendance--nearly 100%. Literacy--99%.
Health: Infant mortality rate--4.88/1,000. Life expectancy--79.1 yrs.
Work force (2006, 7.6 million): Commercial services--43.8%; non-commercial services--30.2%; industry--23.9%; agriculture--2.1%.