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Amersterdam, Netherlands
Amerstam is a big city located in the western part of the country in Europe. Amersterdam is the capitol of the Netherlands and has a opulation of 747,290 people. The name Amersterdam originates from the river Amstel that flows through the city. Amsterdam was was first founded as a village, but is now the largest city in the country because of its boom in the Dutch Golden Age. **Culture and Tourism** Amsterdam attracts more than 4.2 million tourists annually. Some of the most famous landmarks are located in Amsterdam such as the Anne Frank house and many historic canals. But the landmarks are not the main attraction of the city, Amsterdam is best known for its Red Light District and very liberal laws, such as the legalization of prostitution and marijuana.

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