A Traveler's Guide to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city that is located in the European country of the Netherlands. It is the capital and largest city in the nation with a population near 800,000. It is the sixth largest metropolitan area in Europe and is situated on the River Amstel. It is the financial and cultural hub of the country and is home to the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world. The major attractions in Amsterdam include the Van Gogh Museum, the historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, and the Anne Franke House.

The name Amsterdam comes from the fact that the city was originally built around a dam in the Amstel River. The city was granted city rights in 1306 and joined the Hanseatic League soon thereafter. The city was conquered by Spain and in the 16th century over threw the Spanish and won their independence. The city's population exploded during the Industrial Revolution because of its location on the rivers and the waterfront. The city was invaded and controlled by the Germans in 1940 at the outset of World War 2. Thousands of Dutch Jews were exported to German concentration camps. The most famous of these individuals is Anne Frank. The city had a difficult time rebuilding after the Second World War but eventually it rebuilt itself and has become an important financial city in northwestern Europe.

Amsterdam has an oceanic climate, which means that temperatures stay cool year round. The highs in the summer months usually only get into the 70's Fahrenheit, while the lows in the winter months generally drop below freezing for weeks on end. Snowfall and precipitation are common throughout the year.

Thousands of people visit Amsterdam each year. The city has become famous for its red light districts and cannabis coffee shops. Amsterdam has some of the most relaxed drug laws in the world; a fact that has made it very popular.

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