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Amsterdam gets its name from a "dam" in the river "amstel" (this river runs right true Amsterdam.) At frist (700+ years ago) they called the city "amsteldam" that became Amsterdam. Ur welcome.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe city of Amsterdam grew up around the river Amstel. The river was dammed to create more land for buildings, hence the name Amsterdam.
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Why does Amsterdam end with dam?
The name Amsterdam comes from the word Amstelredamme which was the original name of the city. It means a dam on the river Amstel.
What is the name of Amsterdam's football team?
In the Netherlands Amsterdam's most well known soccer team is Ajax. They have an American Football team known as Amsterdam Crusaders, their oldest team. There is also the Amsterdam Rams.
What is the name of the country with the city of Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is a city. It's the capital of the Netherlands. Its name reflects its origins as a small, 12th century fishing village near the Amstel Dam.
What river flows through Amsterdam?
Amsterdam takes its name from the dam on the Amstelriver.
Do they have an airport in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This is the official name in English, based on the Dutch word order. In English, the wording we'd normally use would be "Amsterdam Schiphol Airport". Schiphol means "Ship's Grave". The airport is located on the bed of a drained lake. Schiphol Lake used to be shallow and notorious for shipwrecks, which is where it's name coems from.
Where did the name New Amsterdam come from?
The New Amsterdam name came from the dutch. It was named after a city in the Netherlands named Amsterdam. it was in houner for thier king
What is the birth name of Morey Amsterdam?
Morey Amsterdam's birth name is Moritz Amsterdam.
Does the name Stad Amsterdam mean City of Amsterdam?
Yes.
What is dutch name for New Netherlands capital?
The dutch name was: " Nieuw Amsterdam" (new amsterdam)
What is the name of the international airport in holland?
Amsterdam - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
What river runs through Amsterdam and shares a beer name?
what is the name of the river that runs through Amsterdam and shares the same name as a beer
What was the name of New York US before 1664?
The early name of New York City is New NetherlandsNew Amsterdam
What was the Dutch name for New York?
New York was originally called New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch colony. It was later renamed New York when the English took control in 1664.
What is the capital name of holland?
Amsterdam
What is the name of the population of Amsterdam?
The Dutch
What is the name Holland capital?
Amsterdam
Why does Amsterdam end with dam?
The name Amsterdam comes from the word Amstelredamme which was the original name of the city. It means a dam on the river Amstel.
