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Flood control in the Netherlands

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Much of the land is low.

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The Netherlands compared to sealevel.png
The sea can flood it. People build walls to stay dry. They also use windmills to move water.
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KinderdijkMolens klein.jpg
This helps keep homes safe. Do you like the water?

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Extreem hoogwater Delfzijl. Ondergelopen...
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Stelling van Amsterdam the Netherlands.svg
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Oosterscheldedam storm Rens Jacobs.jpg
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