Amsterdam
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 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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Many houses in Amsterdam are built leaning slightly towards the canal, with a winch at the top, so goods can be hauled up to the upper windows without crashing into the wall.
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More facts about Amsterdam
In 1886 Amsterdam had an eel-pulling riot, over a tradition of hanging a live writhing eel above the canals.
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In Amsterdam, roads are paved using recycled used toilet paper, developed by a Dutch road builder called KWS.
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Amsterdam has pioneered public toilets, including ones women can use, unlike the men-only urinals you see in London.
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