The Netherlands is a small country with a relatively big population. It is only natural that we have an excellent public transport system. Schiphol, Amsterdam's international airport is the major gateway to the Netherlands. Likewise KLM, the national carrier is one of the world's leading airlines and dominates the industry in the Netherlands. Most distance travelled on The Netherlands public transport is by rail. Like many other European countries, the Netherlands has a dense railway network. The port of Rotterdam is the biggest port of Europe, and eighth largest in the world