General Information Capital:Amsterdam Area:41,526 km2 Population:16,491,461 Electricity:220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin European-style plugs are in use IDD:+31 Emergency number:117 Timezone:GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)
Language Language: Dutch, Low Saxon, Limburgish.
Government Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Religion Religion: Roman Catholic 30%Protestant 3%Dutch Reformed 11%,Calvinist 6%,Muslim 6%
Business Hours Business Hours: Mon-Fri:08.30-17.00
Speed Limit Speed Limit: Cities:50 km/hOutside cities:80 km/h, Motorways:120 km/h
Traffic Traffic: Traffic on the right. Minimum age 21 years.
Driving License Driving License: An International Driving Permit is recommended for non-EU visitors, though is not compulsory, as long as a driving licence from the country of origin is held. EU pink format licences are accepted.
National Holidays National holidays: Jan 1 New Year"s Day, Good Friday & Easter Monday (variable), Apr 30 Queen"s Birthday, May 5 National Liberation Day, Ascension Day (variable), Whit Monday (variable), Dec 25/26 Christmas Holidays
Climate Climate: Temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900/1800/3G 2100.
GPS GPS: 52 21 N, 4 52 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri: 11.00-17.30, Tues & Sat:09.00-17.00. In Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other big cities, supermarkets are open from 08.00-20.00/21.00. In large city centres, shops are open on Sundays: 12.00-17.00.
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