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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Population almost 735,500

Dialing Code Country: 31 Area Code: 20

Electricity 220/240 volts, electrical sockets have two round holes

Ethnic Mix Over 95% are Dutch, and most of the rest are Indonesian, Surinamese, and Moroccan

Did You Know? Although the Netherlands is the country's official name, people often call it Holland.

Major Industries Service Industries, banking, electronics, digital media, horticulture, agriculture, shipping

Local Expert: Marianne

Marianne backpacked in Europe long before backpacking had been invented. It was difficult to buy a backpack in those so she used an old one found in the attic. She thumbed her way through the British...

 
July 07, 2008
Local News

Look Up

When in Amsterdam it is essential to look up. If you don't, you'll miss a lot.

Look up at the flags

I am quite sure you have noticed the many Dutch flags with dangling schoolbags, books and exercise books suspended to it. You will only see them this time of year. Each flag represents a student who...

July 03, 2008
Local News

Kids Delight: Wedding Day

When clearing out my attic, I found a drawing I made when I was eleven. (my mother dated all my art works). A bride in a long ivory-coloured dress with heavenly-blue polka dots stands next to a groom. She sniffs at a bouquet of pink flowers. He wears a black three-piece suit. His top hat conceals...

July 02, 2008
Local News

What's On in July

Here is a list of what to do and where to go in July.

 

28 June - 31 August

What's on: Robeco Zomerconcerten

Location: Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein 2

Wide variety of concerts from Tsjaikovski to recitals, jazz and opera.

http://www.robecozomerconcerten.nl/

 

 

1 - 12 July

What's on:...

June 25, 2008
Local News

Smoking Party at Hotel l'Europe

Hotel l'Europe with fin-de-siecle charm is located right in the centre of Amsterdam. Rooms are large and luxurious and well-furnished. That is what I would expect at € 420 per night. Liveried staff and the red carpet on the pavement will make you feel like a celebrity. Be there on 27th...

June 20, 2008
Local News

Amsterdam Culinary

Don't feel like preparing a meal tonight? No problem, simply turn up at Museumplein, Amsterdam's culinary centre until Sunday.

A selection of the best Amsterdam restaurants have set up their kitchens, pots and pans, cooks and utensils, to prepare culinary delights on the spot. Three days long you...

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