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.
The Netherlands has 12 provinces which represents the administrative layer between the national government and the local municipalities, having the responsibility for matters of subnational or regional importance. The most populous province is South Holland, with over 3.5 million inhabitants as of 2009.