Difference between revisions of "Netherlands"
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As its name implies, it is a very low-lying country. About a quarter of the land area, containing more than half of the population, is actually below sea level, and would flood if the sea were not held back by a system of dikes. | As its name implies, it is a very low-lying country. About a quarter of the land area, containing more than half of the population, is actually below sea level, and would flood if the sea were not held back by a system of dikes. | ||
| − | A major breach of the dikes occurred in 1953 | + | A major breach of the dikes occurred in 1953, killing 1800 people. |
[[Image:Netherlands_map.gif]] | [[Image:Netherlands_map.gif]] | ||
Revision as of 01:50, February 6, 2007
The Netherlands is a country in Europe. It is bordered by Belgium and Germany.
As its name implies, it is a very low-lying country. About a quarter of the land area, containing more than half of the population, is actually below sea level, and would flood if the sea were not held back by a system of dikes.
A major breach of the dikes occurred in 1953, killing 1800 people.
