Amsterdam

Amsterdam encompasses 188 square kilometers with a network of concentric canals, bridges, and historical buildings along the Amstel River banks.

The municipality transformed from a fishing village in the 12th century to become a global trade center during the Dutch Golden Age in the 1600s.

The city contains over 50 museums, including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House, displaying Dutch art and historical collections.

The municipal government operates through eight administrative districts, providing services such as land planning, housing management, and waste collection to 931,298 residents.

Amsterdam maintains 400 kilometers of dedicated cycling paths, supporting the largest percentage of daily bicycle transportation among European capital cities.

Location: North Holland

Inception: January 1, 1812

Capital city: Amsterdam

Shares border with: Amstelveen, De Ronde Venen, Diemen, Haarlemmermeer, Landsmeer, Oostzaan, Ouder-Amstel, Waterland, Weesp, Zaanstad, Gooise Meren, Almere, Muiden

Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands 1000–1109 Amsterdam

Phone: +31020

Website: https://amsterdam.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.36667,4.88333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05