Amsterdam

Capital and most populous city of the Netherlands

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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. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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WATCH: Amsterdam's Oosterpark hosts national slavery remembrance The Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery with a national ceremony in Amsterdam's Oosterpark. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands take part in climate march in Amsterdam and Berlin ahead of European elections The march comes ahead of the European elections next week, with the demonstrators also emphasising the role of the EU. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published on May 31, 2024

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