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Region |
Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany
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Capital |
Amsterdam |
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Government |
Constitutional monarchy
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US Embassy |
Chief of mission: Ambassador Clifford M. SOBEL embassy: Lange Voorhout 102, 2514
EJ, The Hague mailing address: PSC 71, Box 1000, APO AE 09715 telephone: [31] (70)
310-9209 FAX: [31] (70) 361-4688 consulate(s) general: Amsterdam
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Legal System |
Civil law system incorporating French penal theory; constitution does not permit
judicial review of acts of the States General; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction,
with reservations
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Languages |
Dutch (official language), Frisian (official language) |
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Currency |
Euro |
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Currency Code |
Eur |
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Exchange Rate |
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Holidays |
Queen's Day (Birthday of Queen-Mother JULIANA in 1909 and accession to the throne
of her oldest daughter BEATRIX in 1980), 30 April
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Climate |
Temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
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Terrain |
Mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast
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Driving Information |
European expressways E19, E35, E231 and E22 converge on Amsterdam from France and
Belgium to the south, and from Germany to the north and east. Don't drive in Amsterdam.
The city is a jumble of one-way streets, narrow bridges and trams and cyclists darting
every which way. "No parking" zones are rigoriously enforced and limited parking
spaces are expensive. Outside the city, friving is a different story. Driving is
a good way to see the countryside. |
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Driving Tips |
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Road Side Assistance |
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