Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It is situated in the Dutch province of North Holland and serves as a major urban center with a population of 933,680 within the city proper as of June 2024.
The city is colloquially known as the "Venice of the North" due to its extensive network of canals. These waterways are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The broader metropolitan area encompasses a population of approximately 2,480,394 people.