Amsterdam

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When to go

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Fast Facts

Location: Amsterdam is located in the province of North Holland; Dialing code: Country Code: 31 Amsterdam Area Code: 020; Emergency numbers: Police: 112 Fire Brigade : 112 Ambulance Service: 112 Pharmacy : 694 8709 Doctor: 592 3434/0900 1515 Car Breakdown: 0800 0888 Amsterdam Information: 09 00 84 18 (Int )/ 09 00 80 08 (Local) Police ( Non Emergency) : 0900 8844 Emergency Dentists Amsterdam: 0900 321 2230 / 0900 821 2230 / 020 686 1109 Public Transport Information: 0900 9292 Sea Rescue / Coast Guard: 0900 0111 Population: 735,000

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Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2011; 01 January New Year’s Day: 22 April Good Friday 24 April Easter 25 April Easter 30 April Queen’s Day 04 May National Remembrance Day 05 May Liberation Day (official holiday every 5 years) 02 June Ascension Day 12 June Pentecost 05 December Sinterklaas (not an official holiday) 25 December Christmas 26 December Christmas

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Annual Temperature

January: High: 4°C (39°F) Low: -1°C (30°F); February: High: 6°C (43°F) Low: -1°C (30°F); March: High: 9°C (48°F) Low: 1°C (34°F)

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Amsterdam Residents

The people of Amsterdam are warm, generous and wild depending on who you meet and for what purpose. They are always ready to lend a helping hand and are crazy about their food, dancing, beer, history and diamonds!

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Visa Information

If you reside in Dubai and the Northern Emirates you can submit your visa application at Consulate General of the Netherlands in Dubai

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Amsterdam today

Amsterdam is a soothing site for sore eyes as it gives you a feeling of old and new Europe. From its canals, meandering through the city like grapevines, to the latest designs gracing the ramps at the city's fashion week, Amsterdam is certainly a city of contrasts. It is filled with warm people who are relaxed and laid back and are ready to give tourists a real taste of Amsterdam whether it be partying until dawn or appreciating the city's historic beauty. Amsterdam has become one of the most important places to trade in and is at the forefront of diamond and finance businesses.

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Amsterdam History

Amsterdam is believed to have been a small fishing village. It is said that the villagers who were settled on the banks of the Amstel built a bridge across the river to cross over to the other side. The wooden doors of the bridge served as a dam that held back the IJ bay. This is how Amsterdam derived its name (Amstel-Dam). Amsterdam gradually grew as a trading city, mainly the in the trade of salted herring and more famously, beer.

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