Netherlands

The Netherlands is best known within Europe for its centuries-old mastery of water management, expressed in dikes, canals and reclaimed polders. Much of the country lies in the low delta formed by the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt, while the North Sea has shaped both its coast and maritime outlook. Amsterdam’s seventeenth-century canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Rotterdam reflects the continuing importance of trade and engineering. Beyond the urban west, flat farmland, lake districts and the higher sandy ground of the east give the country a remarkably varied compact geography. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around the Netherlands.

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