The name 's-Gravenhage literally translates to "the count's hedge" or "the count's enclosure".
(more commonly known as The Hague or Den Haag ) is a city of unique duality: it is the stately seat of the Dutch government and the "International City of Peace and Justice," yet it maintains the breezy, easy-going atmosphere of a coastal resort. While Amsterdam is the constitutional capital, 's-Gravenhage has been the administrative heart of the Netherlands since the late 16th century. Etymology and Origins 's gravenhage
The name 's-Gravenhage literally translates to "the count's hedge" or "the count's enclosure".
(more commonly known as The Hague or Den Haag ) is a city of unique duality: it is the stately seat of the Dutch government and the "International City of Peace and Justice," yet it maintains the breezy, easy-going atmosphere of a coastal resort. While Amsterdam is the constitutional capital, 's-Gravenhage has been the administrative heart of the Netherlands since the late 16th century. Etymology and Origins