Amsterdam (Netherlands Amsterdam) - the largest and most important city in the Netherlands, is located in the north of the Netherlands, west of the country. The population of the city is 747 290 people according to the data of 1 January 2008. The name Amstel Dam (Amstel dam) Fashion and city origin, ie dampage on the river Amstel. The town was settled in the XII century as a small village of fishermen. Having glorified the glory in the golden age of Dutch thanks to its innovative accomplishments in trade. Since then, Amsterdam has become the leading center for financial and diamonds.
