Amsterdam
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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Country: Netherlands
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Province: North Holland
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Region: Amsterdam metropolitan area
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Founded: c. 1275
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Elevation: −2 m (−7 ft)
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Area code: 020
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City Hall: Stopera
