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.
Some people call the Netherlands, Holland, but it is not the same. Holland is only a small part of the Netherlands and like the Dakotas, Carolinas and Virginias, there are two. There's North-Holland (Capital city is Haarlem) and South-Holland (Capital city is The Hague). Holland used to be an independent country.