Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+1
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Amsterdam
Population: 16.67 million
Area: 41,526357,021 square km, 16,033 square miles.
Language(s): Dutch
Dialling Code: 31
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1600 Mon-Fri
Office: 0830-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1730 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak English as their second language. On social occasions be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 16 years (fermented alcohol), 18 years (distilled alcohol)
Tipping: A 15% service charge is normally added to the bill, therefore tips are not necessary, however it is customary to leave small change
