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Public transport in Amsterdam mainly consists of bus and tram lines, operated by Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf, Connexxion and Arriva; ... there are four metro lines; with a fifth line, the North/South line, under construction. Three free ferries carry pedestrians and cyclists across the IJ to Amsterdam-Noord, and two fare charging ferries go east and west along the harbour.[36] There are also water taxis and a water bus, in addition to the canal cruises, that transport people along Amsterdam's waterways.[37]
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Historic New Amsterdam will evolve over time (not a turnkey project) in stages to its own chronology of walls, streets, slips, canals, buildings, etc. Its construction includes a community effort of people of varied ages, backgrounds and skills and envisages the city's youth to take a significant part of that building process - making the wicker wharfs, cutting the stone, making the bricks and hewing the beams.
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The general Amsterdam coffeeshops scene is covered on another page, but this FAQ should be useful to those considering they first “trip” to Amsterdam, or perhaps their first trip here in a while. Many people are intrigued when they first hear that the city has around 150 coffee shops, which operate for the sole purpose of selling marijuana and hashish, and letting people smoke it right there.
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The best way to see Amsterdam is by foot, boat or bicycle. There are nearly as many bikes in Amsterdam as there are people! Popular city attractions include Anne Frank's house, the Nemo Science Centre and Amsterdam's famous Red Light District.
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Amsterdam saw a major administrative change in the 1980s as the city was divided into (eventual) 15 boroughs. The boroughs are responsible for many activities that previously had been run by the central city. The idea was to bring the government closer to the people.
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Though this character in Amsterdam is referring specifically to the Dutch people, going over the top is something McEwan does well. Lucky for readers, he vaults high and makes his landings stick.
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