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Amsterdam (/ ˈ æ m s t ər d æ m / AM-stər-dam, UK also / ˌ æ m s t ər ˈ d æ m / AM-stər-DAM, Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ⓘ; literally, "The Dam on the River Amstel") is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Amsterdam, city and port in the western Netherlands that is the capital and principal commercial and financial center of the country. The city is known for its network of canals that divide Amsterdam into some 90 ‘islands’ that are connected by over 1,300 bridges and viaducts.
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.
Amsterdam has a long and eventful history. The origins of the city lie in the 12th century, when fishermen living along the banks of the River Amstel built a bridge across the waterway near the IJ, which at the time was a large saltwater inlet.
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture, museums and art gallerie, its notorious red light district, and more than 1,500 bridges.
Amsterdam is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area.
Amsterdam, one of Europe 's capitals, has many attractions for visitors. The city's most famous sight is the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam (in Dutch: grachtengordel ), located in the heart of Amsterdam, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List .
Amsterdam becomes capital of Kingdom of Holland, client state of the French Empire. City Hall becomes the Royal Palace. Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts founded. 1813 - Oranje-Nassau Kazerne (military barrack) built. 1814 Amsterdam becomes capital of the Netherlands. Rijks-Museum relocates to the Trippenhuis building.
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.
Amsterdam is de hoofdstad van Nederland. De stad ligt aan het IJ, het Noordzeekanaal en de monding van de Amstel in de gelijknamige gemeente Amsterdam in de provincie Noord-Holland. Qua inwoneraantal is Amsterdam met 918.117 inwoners (1 januari 2023) [1] de grootste stad van Nederland. De metropoolregio Groot-Amsterdam telt 1.459.402 inwoners.
