LANGUAGE - DUTCH

English is commonly spoken by nearly everybody and in touristy areas. German is also widely known. It can be useful to know some numbers and a few short phrases to get you around. See our printable phrase guide to get you started.

CURRENCY - EURO €1EU = $1.48USD = £0.71GBP (11/07)

Cash machines or ATMs are widely available and accept all major credit cards and those displaying the PLUS, MAESTRO or CIRRUS logos.

TIME - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)

Clocks forward(+1) last Sunday in March, back last Sunday in October, (-1)

PHONE - COUNTRY CODE 0031

To use local payphones you need a chipknip card, available from the train station, hostels and Tabacconists. Sold in various units and simpler to use than coins.

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