Amsterdam
Capital and most populous city of the Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amsterdam (/ˈæmstərdæm/ AM-stər-dam, UK also /ˌæmstərˈdæm/ AM-stər-DAM,[9][10] Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; literally, "Dam in the Amstel")[11] is the capital[lower-alpha 1] and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 921,402[12] within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area[13] and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area.[14] Located in the Dutch province of North Holland,[15][16] Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[17]
Amsterdam | |
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Aerial view of the Canals of Amsterdam Zuidas business district | |
| Nicknames: The Venice of the North, Mokum, Damsko | |
| Motto(s): Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig (Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate) | |
 Location of Amsterdam municipality | |
  Amsterdam Location within the Netherlands  Amsterdam Location within Europe | |
| Coordinates: 52°22′22″N 04°53′37″E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  North Holland |
| Region | Amsterdam metropolitan area |
| Founded | c. 1275 |
| City Hall | Stopera |
| Boroughs | |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Femke Halsema (GL) |
| Area | |
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