About Amsterdam关于阿姆斯特丹
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. 阿姆斯特丹是首都荷兰。 It is known throughout the world as one of the greatest small cities in the world. 这是世界知名的一个最大的小城市在世界上。 It lies on the banks of two rivers, the Amstel and IJ, and from its canals to the world famous museums and historical sights, Amsterdam has long been considered as one of the most romantic and wonderful cities in the whole continent of Europe. 它坐落于银行的两条河流的阿姆斯特和矩阵，并从运河向世界著名的博物馆和历史景点，阿姆斯特丹长期以来一直被视为最浪漫和美好的城市在整个欧洲大陆。
Established in the later 12th century as a small fishing village on the banks of the Amstel River, Amsterdam has one of the largest historic city centers in Europe. 成立于12世纪以后作为一个小渔村的银行Amstel河，阿姆斯特丹有一个最大的历史文化名城中心在欧洲。 One of the focal point of interest in this city is the Golden Age of Netherlands that dates largely from the 17th century. 一个中心点的兴趣是这个城市的黄金时代荷兰日期主要来自于17世纪。 It was noted that at this time, a row of concentric, semi-circular canals were built around the older city center, but this establishment still defines the city’s layout and appearance today. 有人指出，在这个时候，一排同心，半圆形运河是围绕老城市中心，但是这仍然界定建立城市的布局和外观今天。 Amsterdam now has fine houses and mansions that are situated along the canals. 阿姆斯特丹现在罚款的房屋和公寓是位于运河沿线。 Most of these houses and mansions are lived in, while others are now offices and public buildings. 其中大部分房屋和别墅是住在，而另一些正在办公室和公共建筑。
The City Government 市政府
Amsterdam, as all Dutch municipalities, is governed by a mayor, his wethouders (aldermen), and the municipal council. 阿姆斯特丹，荷兰所有城市，是由一个市长，他wethouders （反映出市府）和两个市政局。 Nevertheless, the city is subdivided into fifteen stadsdelen (boroughs), which is a system implemented in the 1980s to improve local governance. 然而，城市分为15 stadsdelen （区） ，这是一个系统的实施在20世纪80年代，改善地方治理。 The establishment of this system is what sets Amsterdam unique from other Dutch municipalities. 设立这一制度是集独特的阿姆斯特丹从其他荷兰城市。 The stadsdelen are said to be responsible for a number of activities that previously had been governed and managed by the central city. 该stadsdelen据说是负责一些活动，以前一直制约和管理的中心城市。 Fourteen of these have their respective council, which is chosen by a popular election. 14这些都各自议会，这是选择一个全民选举。 Westerpoort, the fifteenth, covers the harbour of the city and has very few inhabitants. Westerpoort ，第十五次，涵盖了港口城市和极少数居民。 It is also governed by the central municipal council. 它也是由中央市政委员会。
The Language 语言
When it comes to language, many of the people in Amsterdam are proud of the fact that just about everyone speaks English. 当涉及到语言，很多人在阿姆斯特丹感到自豪的是事实，只是每个人都讲英语。 Although many also speak German and French, it is worth noting that in this capital city of Netherlands, it is a tradition that if you are English speaking, then speak English, unless you speak Dutch too because you are more likely to offend than do anyone a favor by trying out your French or German. 虽然许多还讲德语和法语，值得注意的是，在这个首都城市的荷兰，它是一个传统，如果你是讲英语，然后讲英文，除非你讲荷兰语太多，因为你更容易得罪人相比，有利，你想法语或德语。
There is a common misconception in the language of Amsterdam; one of those is that Dutch is very close to German. 有一种常见的误解的语言阿姆斯特丹;其中之一是荷兰十分接近德语。 The truth is, they are not mutually intelligible: Dutch people have to learn German at school, and in general they speak better English than German. 事实真相是，他们不是相互理解的：荷兰人民必须学习德语学校，并在总体讲好英语比德语。 However, Dutch and German are similar in the same sort of way that French and Italian are similar. 然而，荷兰和德国类似的相同种类的方式，法语和意大利语是类似的。
The Weather 天气
In Amsterdam, the typical weather ranges from a little around freezing in the depths of winter to typically pleasant sunny days of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in the summer. 在阿姆斯特丹，典型的天气范围从一点左右在冻结深度一般冬季晴天愉快的20至25摄氏度的夏季。 There is also a little snow during the winter season. 还有一个小雪在冬季。 Furthermore, the spring and autumn are pleasant in Amsterdam; however these seasons can be wet, with 100+ mm of rain per month. 此外，春季和秋季是愉快的阿姆斯特丹，但是这两个季节可潮湿，与100 +毫米的降雨，每月。
Safety and Health 安全与健康
Amsterdam is a safe city, thus there is nothing really to fear from walking in any part of the city. 阿姆斯特丹是一个安全的城市，因此也就没有什么害怕走在任何部分的城市。 It has been noted that even in the red-light district around the Oude Kerk, tourists are always spotted wandering around. 有人指出，即使在红灯区各地的旧镇，游客总是发现游荡。 However, as in any large cities in other parts of the world, you should beware of pick pockets. 然而，正如在任何大城市在世界其他地方，你应该小心挑选口袋里。 And, don’t try to photograph the women in the red-light district for that would be risky. 而且，不要拍照，妇女在红灯区因为这将是危险的。 In terms of water, the water from taps is perfectly drinkable. 从水，水从水龙头是完全可以饮用。
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