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Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is located in North Holland. It has a total population of 767,849 as of October 2010 and is home of the world’s oldest stock exchange, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

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Is ecstasy hard to get in Amsterdam and who do you ask to get it?

I'm from here and whether it's difficult depends on what you think is difficult.
I can't say I guarantee you that you will succeed in getting good mdma or pills here, but your best chance would be not to go talk to the street dealers (they're just criminals trying to sell you baking powder), but to look on partyflock.nl and search for party's that meet your musical preference (there's plenty of techno so if you like this you're in the good city), go to the party and ask people there. Usually about 95% of the people there uses M/X so if you arrive at a reasonable time (between 22 and 24) you have a good chance of talking to the right person of whom yu can buy 1 or 2 pills..
Depends on the club (of course) though..

A few 'clubs' (not all of them are clubs since a lot of these raves are given in abandoned warehouses and stuff) worthwile trying if you like techno are:
- Studio 80 (not on thursdays, check partyflock for the right nights)
- Trouw Amsterdam (Best underground techno club of the city)
- Westergasfabriek (The famous (?) awakening party's take place here; techno at its very very best)
- Westerunie (Look on partyflock for party's called 'On and On' and 'Click'
- OT301 (Former squatted building now being a film school/club/cultural platform; looks really nice from the inside you can still easily see this was a squatted building)
- Club AIR (Not my favorite but just one of the clubs that ALSO have techno-party's; DJs tend to like it as it is well organised.)

Other places that are worth checking out if there's party's:
- Amsterdam Convention Factory
- Hotel Arena
- Rhone Warehouse
- Schram Studios
- MC Theater
- Transformatorhuis

What is the population of Westpoort Amsterdam?

The population of Westpoort - Amsterdam - is 400.

How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam to London by ferry boat?

You can't travel directly from Amsterdam to London by ferry because London doesn't have a ferry port. You would have to travel from Amsterdam to Hook of Holland by train (or drive), catch a ferry to Harwich and then take a train (or drive) to London.

Where else can you smoke marijuana other than Amsterdam?

Anywhere throughout The Netherlands (aka Holland), although discretion should always be in place when smoking - and it is especially not tolerated around schools/children.

Although marijuana/hashish are tolerated and are sold openly, I don't know if it's as tolerated/appreciated/available in the more rural areas.

Streets in Amsterdam Netherland?

There are number of amazing streets in Amsterdam such as Ashley Links Drive, Bryant Road, Carvins Cove Road, Catawba Road, Country View Circle, Crowe Hollow Lane, Dogan Lane, Fletcher Hill Drive, Greenfield Street, Greenway Hollow Road, Henderson Lane and International Parkway. Thank you.

Who is the founder of Amsterdam news?

Cars and houses are not very cheap and not every person is able to buy it. However, home loans was invented to aid different people in such situations.

Can you sleep inside Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

I would hope you do, if your flight gets stuck. Otherwise you are loitering.

What kind of money do they use in Amsterdam?

Euros, just like in the rest of the Netherlands..

Is there beaches in Amsterdam?

I guess you mean Amsterdam (Holland). There aren't any beaches in Amsterdam, but when you're there you can easily take the train or bus to Zandvoort or Bloemendaal.

Does Amsterdam like Americans?

Amsterdam does not like Americans. Amsterdam is an angry city, and blames Americans for many, many things, mainly the collapse of the clogs and windmill industry. Amsterdam does not like Americans.

Does the Amsterdam Highway have a speed limit?

Yes it does have one so you couldn't drive the speed you wanna drive.

Travelling to Amsterdam would it be cheaper to walk in to a hotel on arrival or should you pre-book before you travel?

Like most locations, pre-booking a hotel is probably cheaper and will ensure that a room is reserved for you. An unexpected local event may make finding a room quite hard.

How do people in Amsterdam use canals?

in modern times, the canals of Amsterdam are used for leisure purposes on small boats. There are also commercially provided "canal cruises" for tourists.

Can you enter Amsterdam with a criminal record?

Generally speaking, yes you may visit the Netherlands with a criminal record, however, it is best to check with the state department of your country of origin or the Dutch Embassy if you have a record with serious infractions just to be sure. If you have minor offenses such as misdemeanors in the United States you likely have nothing to worry about.

How did Amsterdam fall under british control?

Amsterdam fell under British control during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically in 1795 when the Batavian Republic was established, a client state of France. However, British forces seized the city during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, particularly in 1800 and again in 1807, as part of their broader strategy to weaken French influence in Europe. The British maintained a significant presence in the region until the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, when the Netherlands was restored to the Dutch monarchy.