The city of Amsterdam has a population of over 700,000. The official language is Dutch. Excellent English is spoken, and French and German are two other popular languages. The country has a mild maritime climate. The winters can be cold and the summers are warm, but rarely very hot.
Rainfall is quite common and the weather is very changeable.
Banks and post offices also change currency. Credit Cards Major credit cards are widely accepted in most establishments. Public telephones accept both coins and telephone cards. Because towns are quite near each other and the landscape is fairly flat, it is actually possible to reach any part of Holland by bicycle. As restaurant and hotel bills already include service charge, tipping is not compulsory but is certainly appreciated.