Economy
In 2008, the economy of the province of Utrecht saw the fastest growth of all Dutch provinces. As the second biggest city in this province, Amersfoort is a perfect place to do business. The city, which is situated at the river Eem, features one of the largest railway and motorway hubs of the Netherlands. The creative industry has developed itself here at a rapid pace, making it the fourth biggest industry. Amersfoort is also a city of innovation; it has a booming IT industry and accommodates many financial service providers.
Most competitive region of Europe
And did you know that the Amersfoort is part of the Utrecht region which is the most competitive region of all 271 European regions? That's what the Joint Research Center of the European Commission concluded in its Regional Competitive Index 2010.
Amersfoort offers a host of business opportunities. Among other things, it has the status of development town. In 2008, Amersfoort had over 140,000 inhabitants, and by 2016 its population will have increased to approximately 160,000 inhabitants. | | Its professional population is highly educated. For years, the Amersfoort region has seen a growth in employment well above the national average. In other words, the city offers the business sector huge potential.
Culture
Finally, Amersfoort is a beautiful city to live in. It has an attractive historical centre with canals full of atmosphere, various museums and manifold hospitality establishments. Amersfoort also hosts various large festivals, including the Global Village Summer Festival, Amersfoort Beach, Torenpop and Amersfoort Jazz.
Please visit the Amersfoort Tourism website for more information about. |
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