NOTOC There is more than one place called New Amsterdam: Brazil Natal - A city in Brazil that was known as New Amsterdam from 1633 to 1645. Guyana New Amsterdam (Guyana) - A town in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region. Islands of the Indian Ocean Amsterdam Island - An island in the Indian Ocean, was known as Nieuw Amsterdam from 1633 to 1892. Netherlands Nieuw Amsterdam (Netherlands) - A village in the municipality of Emmen. Suriname Nieuw Amsterdam (Suriname) - The capital of the Commewijne District. United States of America Buffalo - A city that was called New Amsterdam for a brief period in the early 19th century. New Amsterdam (Indiana) - A town in Indiana, USA. New Amsterdam (Wisconsin) - An unincorporated community in Wisconsin. New York City - A city that was known as New Amsterdam from 1609 to 1664.