Basic information

| Attribute | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Official Name** | Gemeente Amsterdam | | **Common Name** | Amsterdam | | **Native Name(s)** | Amsterdam | | **Nicknames** | Venice of the North, Mokum | | **Motto** | Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig (Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate) | | **Geographic Level** | City (Municipality) | | **Country** | Netherlands | | **State/Province** | North Holland | | **Capital** | Yes (Capital of the Netherlands) | | **Government Type** | Municipal Council and Executive Board | | **Date Founded** | Late 12th century (City rights c. 1300) | | **Time Zone** | Central European Time (CET/CEST) | | **Latitude** | 52.3676° N | | **Longitude** | 4.9041° E | | **Elevation** | -2 m (-6.6 ft) on average | | **Total Area** | 219.32 km² (84.68 sq mi) | | **Population** | ~921,000 (City proper, 2023 est.) | | **Population Density** | 5,277/km² (13,670/sq mi) | | **ZIP/Postal Codes** | 1011–1109 | | **Area Codes** | 020 | | **Official Languages** | Dutch (English widely spoken) | | **Currency** | Euro (EUR) | | **Demonym** | Amsterdammer |