Netherlands
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General Information
Capital: Amsterdam.
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Tel. Code: 00 31 .
Official Language: Dutch is the official language. English, German and French are widely spoken.
Currency: : The Euro is now the official currency of 12 EU member states (including The Netherlands). The first Euro coins and notes were introduced in January 2002; the Dutch Guilder was in circulation until 28 January 2002, when it was completely replaced by the Euro. Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Electricity: :230 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin European-style plugs are in use.
Religion: : 31 per cent Roman Catholic, 21 per cent Protestant; 40 per cent do not profess any religion.
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Climate

Climate: : Mild, maritime climate. Summers are generally warm with changeable periods, but excessively hot weather is rare. Winters can be fairly cold with the possibility of some snow. Rainfall is prevalent all year.
Required clothing: European according to season, with light- to mediumweights worn in warmer months and medium- to heavyweights in winter. Rainwear is advisable all year

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Airport

Amsterdam (AMS) (Schiphol) is 15km (9 miles) southwest of the city (travel time by train – 20 minutes).
Rotterdam (RTM) (Zestienhoven) is 8km (5 miles) northwest of the city (travel time – 15 minutes).
Eindhoven (EIN) (Welschap) is 8km (5 miles) from the city.
Maastricht (MST) (Aachen) is 8km (5 miles) from the city.
Groningen (GRQ) (Eelde) is 9km (6 miles) from the city.
Enschede (ENS) (Twente) is 8km (5 miles) from the city.


Departure tax: None.
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Travel Times
The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Amsterdam to other major cities in Netherlands.
City The Hague Rotter
dam		 Utrecht Groningen Arnhem Maastricht Eindhoven Breda Vlissingen
Air - - - - - 0.40 0.30 - -
Rail 0.44 1.00 0.30 2.20 1.10 2.30 1.25 1.50 2.45
Road 0.40 1.00 0.25 2.00 1.10 2.30 1.30 1.30 2.00
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Internal Travel
Air, Sea, Rail and Road are the modes of transportation used within Iceland.

Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Mar 25-28 Easter.
Apr 30 Queen’s Day.
May 5 Ascension/Liberation Day.
May 16 Whit Monday.
Dec 25 Christmas .
Dec 26 Boxing Day.

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Passport / Visa

Passport:
Passport valid for at least three months after the last day of the intended visit required by all except: 1. certain nationals of EU countries holding a valid national ID card. Enquire at the nearest Consulate/Embassy for further details.


Visas :
Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months: (a) nationals referred to in the chart and under passport exemptions above (except 2. nationals of Latvia who do require a visa); (b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela; (c) transit passengers continuing their journey to/from other Schengen countries within 72 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
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Iternery
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