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 canals are in Amsterdam?
“Amsterdam has about 165 canals, and its historic canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
Reference: UNESCO
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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.
Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country, with more than 60 sites.