Amsterdam is a multi-capital city, being the Dutch capital, cultural capital and financial business capital of the Netherlands. It is also a top financial centre of Europe and one of the best European cities to locate international business.

The demographics of Amsterdam have encouraged tolerance and accommodation among the residents. This has made it to attract several visitors. Its economy is motivating. Its transport system significantly enhances mobility within the city, between cities and in continental Europe. With Its 176 different nationalities, Amsterdam is rated as the city with the widest variety of nationalities in the world. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, receiving 4.63million international visitors and 16million day trippers visiting annually.

The city is the home of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world. It is the foundation of the Dutch economy. The economy of Amsterdam is serviced by a very good integrated transport system consisting of a water transport system made up of a sea port, canals of more than 100km navigable water ways, with water taxis, a water bus, boat-sharing operations, electric rental boats, canal cruise etc.