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Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is one of the top financial centres in the world with an economy dominated by a wide range of industries. From IT and communications, logistics and aerospace to finance and business services, the creative sector (advertising, gaming and fashion), perishables, and life sciences, the city is home to a fantastic mix of businesses. Amsterdam has been ranked as one of the best European centres for commerce, and is home to over 1,800 foreign companies including Adidas, Hitachi, LG, Mattel, and Hewlett Packard. Top Dutch corporations such as Philips and ING are also headquartered here. As well as its fantastic business credentials, Amsterdam is also a very popular tourist destination.
The location
Amsterdam is situated in the North Holland province, in the west of the country. It is divided into eight boroughs. The city is served by an extensive public transport network – trams, buses, metro and trains. Due to the multitude of canals across the city, there are also many forms of water transport, including ferries, water taxis, a water bus and electric rental boats.