# The Netherlands has two capitals : Amsterdam (the official capital by constitution since the 19th century) and The Hague (the seat of government and first capital since 1584). # Soft drugs (e.g. cannabis, "magic mushrooms") are legal in the Netherlands. Only licenced "coffee shops" are allowed to sell such drugs, although people are allowed to grow cannabis at home for their personal use.
# Prostitution is legal in the Netherlands. However, prostitutes must be at least 18, and clients must be at least 16.
# Abortion on demand at any point between conception and viability has been legal since 1981.
# The Dutch government has legalised same-sex marriages since 2001 and euthanasia since 2002.