| Country | Netherlands (Koninkrijk der Nederlanden) |
| Population | approx. 900,000 (City), 2.5 million (Metropolitan area) |
| Language | Dutch (English is spoken almost everywhere) |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1), same time as Germany |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/F — German plugs fit |
| Drinking Water | Excellent — tap water drinkable everywhere |
| Phone Code | +31 (Amsterdam: 020) |
| Visa | Not required (EU/Schengen) |
| Highest Point | Most parts of the city are below sea level! |
| Bicycles | approx. 880,000 (almost as many as inhabitants) |