Amsterdam Basic Facts

Location
52°22′23″N 4°53′32″E

Area
219 sq km (84.6 sq mi)

Population
767,000

Ethnic mix
96% Dutch, 4% other

Religion
38% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant, 32% unaffiliated or other

Government
The city of Amsterdam is governed by a mayor, aldermen, and the municipal council.

Major industries
Tourism, financial and business capital

Telephone area code
020

Country dialing code
+ 31 (Netherlands)

Time zone
GMT/UTC +1

Electricity
220-240 volts AC (50 cycles)