Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital, and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the south of the province North Holland. The name Amsterdam literally means Amstel dam.The city was founded in the late 12th century as a small fishing village. The historical center is renowned for its concentric canals, largely built during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. The city has been compared with Venice. Beyond the canals, the similarities have a basis in the cities' long histories of overseas trading, translating in openness and tolerance.

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