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Where is Amsterdam located within the Netherlands?
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Amsterdam is located in the western part of the Netherlands within the province of Noord-Holland.12
The city is situated in a low-lying area on the south bank of the IJ, an inland arm of the IJsselmeer, and is connected to the North Sea by canal. The Amstel River flows through the city from south to north toward the IJ, and significant portions of the municipality lie below sea level, having been reclaimed from marshes, lakes, and the sea.134