The Alpha Centauri system is the closest star system to our sun. On our skyâs dome, we see this multiple system as a single star â the third-brightest star visible from Earth. Follow the links below to learn more about Alpha Centauri. The Alpha Centauri system probably consists of three stars.
According to the Dutch constitution, Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, although the parliament and the Dutch government have been situated in The Hague since 1588, along with the Supreme Court and the Council of State.
Most foreign embassies in the Netherlands and 150 international organisations are located in the city, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, which makes The Hague one of the major cities hosting the United Nations along with New York, Geneva, Vienna, Rome, and Nairobi.