Swimming in Amsterdam’s Canals for a Good Cause

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We just want you to name one of Amsterdam’s main canals. It’s one of the widest. The Emperor’s Canal is named after a Holy Roman Emperor. It served as the finish line for Sunday’s Amsterdam City Swim. Can you name it?

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