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How high is the highest point in the European Netherlands?

About 320 m

The Vaalserberg reaches about 322 m, in the far southeast where three borders meet. About a quarter of the country lies below sea level, held back by dikes.

Which country claims the oldest continuously used national flag?

Denmark

The Dannebrog is traditionally dated to 1219 and has been in continuous use since at least the fourteenth century, making it the oldest still-flown national flag.

Which country has the lowest average elevation?

The Maldives

The Maldives averages about 1.5 m. The Netherlands averages about 30 m despite a quarter of it being below sea level, because of higher ground in the east.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, but where does the government sit?

The Hague

The constitution names Amsterdam as capital, but parliament, the ministries, the supreme court and the monarch's working palace are all in The Hague.

Which country has the longest official name?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

At 45 characters it is among the longest in English, though Libya's official name under Gaddafi was longer still, and Thailand's Bangkok holds the place-name record.