The Netherlands has the best drinking water in the world. And it simply comes from the faucet.

How good are Dutch water agencies at purifying water? Watch this demonstration. »

You’d be surprised how many bicycles a years fall — or are tossed — into Amsterdam’s canals.

But don’t believe the tourist guides that say on average one car a week ends up in the water. »

The Municipality of Amsterdam is divided into seven boroughs are responsible for many administrative activities that previously had been run by the municipality.

Decisions affecting the borough are made at a local level, while issues that affect the whole city are handled by the central city council. »