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    Website. www.amsterdam.nl. Click on the map for a fullscreen view. Amsterdam ( / ˈæmstərdæm / AM-stər-dam, UK also / ˌæmstərˈdæm / AM-stər-DAM, [10] [11] Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ⓘ; literally, "The Dam on the River Amstel ") is the capital [a] and most populated city of the Netherlands.

  2. Amsterdam is the capital and largest city in the European country of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is famous for its canals and dikes . Unlike in capitals of most other countries, the national government , parliament , government ministries , supreme court , royal family and embassies are not in Amsterdam, but in The Hague .

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  4. History of Amsterdam. Amsterdam circa 1544, before the semi-circular ring of canals was added. Amsterdam in 1649, with the first section of canal ring added. Amsterdam around 1662. The ring of canals is now complete. Amsterdam and surroundings around 1770. The expansion has come to a standstill.

  5. The canals in Amsterdam are now used for tourism, recreation, houseboats, and a relatively small amount of private transport compared to the main modes of walking, light rail, subway, and bicycle. Most of the canals are paralleled by automobile roads on both sides.

  6. 18th century. 19th century. 20th century. 1900-1939. World War II. 1950s-1990s. 21st century. Images. See also. References. Bibliography. External links. Timeline of Amsterdam. Coordinates: 52.373056°N 4.892222°E. The following is a timeline of the history of the municipality of Amsterdam, Netherlands . Prior to 17th century.

  7. The Government of Amsterdam consists of several territorial and functional forms of local and regional government. The principal form of government is the municipality of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The municipality's territory covers the city of Amsterdam as well as a number of small towns.

  8. IN Amsterdam. The one-stop-shop service for newcomers in the Amsterdam Area. For help with residence and work permits, registration, the 30% tax ruling and other official matters. The official website of the City of Amsterdam in English.

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