Is Big Ben the name of the clock tower in London?
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the giant bell inside London's famous clock tower. The tower itself was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
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- How many bikes are pulled out of Amsterdam's canals?
“About 12,000 to 15,000 bikes are pulled out of Amsterdam's canals each year.”
Reference: City of Amsterdam
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Is Amsterdam the seat of the Dutch government?
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, but the government sits in The Hague.
Does Amsterdam have more bikes than people?
Amsterdam has more bicycles than people.