Amsterdam is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 1,182,000 in 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Police said the fire was quickly extinguished, and riot officers cleared the square, though it was not clear who started the unrest..
