Towns of South Holland (Netherlands)
South Holland (Zuid-Holland) lies on the west coast of the Netherlands and is the most populous province in the country. Its capital is The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government, but the largest city is Rotterdam, home to the biggest port in Europe. On this map you learn to place the towns of South Holland in the right spot — from Rotterdam, The Hague and Leiden to Dordrecht and Gouda, famous for its cheese.
This is a densely populated province full of cities that blend into one another, with the North Sea and the beaches of Scheveningen and Katwijk on the western side. The list also includes Delft (known for its blue pottery), Zoetermeer, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Alphen aan den Rijn, Capelle aan den IJssel and Spijkenisse, plus smaller places such as Lisse in the bulb region, Wassenaar, Noordwijk and Oegstgeest.
Hop in the helicopter and find every town in South Holland at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of South Holland.
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What is the capital of the province of South Holland?
The capital of the province of South Holland is The Hague. The Hague is also the seat of government of the Netherlands: it houses the government, parliament and the king. The largest city in the province, however, is Rotterdam, with its world port on the river Maas.
What is the largest city in South Holland?
The largest city in the province of South Holland is Rotterdam, on the river Maas. Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe and a modern skyline. The capital, The Hague, is the second city of the province, followed by Leiden and Dordrecht. Together they form a densely populated urban area.
Why is the port of Rotterdam so important?
The port of Rotterdam is so important because it is the largest seaport in Europe, located where the river Maas flows into the North Sea. Huge container ships unload goods there that are then distributed across Europe. The port makes Rotterdam a major centre of trade and industry.
What is the most fun way to learn the towns of South Holland?
The most fun way to learn the towns of South Holland is to place them on the map while playing in Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the province and drop cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, Leiden and Dordrecht onto the right spot. It is free and you go at your own pace.