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Morning on the dijk

Lange Jaap lighthouse at a height of 55 metres (182 ft) it is one of the tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lange_Jaap

 

Flood control is an important issue for the Netherlands, as about two thirds of its area is vulnerable to flooding, while the country is among the most densely populated on Earth. Natural sand dunes and constructed dikes, dams, and floodgates provide defense against storm surges from the sea. River dikes prevent flooding from water flowing into the country by the major rivers Rhine and Meuse, while a complicated system of drainage ditches, canals, and pumping stations (historically: windmills) keep the low-lying parts dry for habitation and agriculture. Water control boards are the independent local government bodies responsible for maintaining this system.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_control_in_the_Netherlands

 

 

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