Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. The city of Amsterdam, which has a population of around 1 million and comprises the northern part of the Randstad, the 6th-largest metropolitan area in Europe.

The name Amsterdam is derived from Amstel dam, indicative of the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel where the Dam Square is today. Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds. The city of Amsterdam is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands.

Amsterdam is famous for its vibrant and diverse nightlife. The two main nightlife areas are the Leidseplein and the Rembrandtplein. Amsterdam has many cafes. They range from large and modern to small and cozy. The typical bruine kroeg (brown cafe) breathe a more old fashioned atmosphere with dimmed lights, candles, and somewhat older clientelle. Most cafes in Amsterdam have terraces in summertime. A common sight on the Leidseplein during summer is a square full of terraces packed with people drinking beer or wine.

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Since Amsterdam is a multicultural city, a lot of different ethnic restaurants can be found. Restaurants range from being rather luxurious and expensive to being ordinary and affordable.

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Amsterdam Currency: Euro (1 Euro = 1.40 USD)
Amsterdam Time Difference: UTC/GMT +2 hour