Nations of the Dutch Crown

The Nations of the Dutch Crown (Dutch: Nederlandse Kroonlanden), often shortened to Dutch Crown Nations (DCN), is a political association of 15 countries, plus 4 associated countries. It is headed by the Netherlands and their monarch, king Willem-Alexander of Oranje-Nassau. All nations which are crown members share king Willem-Alexander as their head of state, while (associated) members do not. The association is meant to promote cooperation between the countries within the Dutch Crown Nations and was formed due to the countries linguistic, cultural and historic ties. The Dutch Crown Nations's only legislative power is the fact that all countries respect the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of sexuality and gender and the right to work and education in their constitutions. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.