Small windmill in Oostknollendam, the Netherlands
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The Netherlands is well known for its windmills. Most of these iconic structures situated along the edge of polders are actually windpumps, designed to drain the land. These are particularly important as much of the country lies below sea level.
Submitted: 23/10/2015
Accepted: 04/11/2015
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- (China) 17-Mar-2020
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Small windmill in Oostknollendam, the Netherlands
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
The Netherlands is well known for its windmills. Most of these iconic structures situated along the edge of polders are actually windpumps, designed to drain the land. These are particularly important as much of the country lies below sea level.
Submitted: 23/10/2015
Accepted: 04/11/2015
Published:
- (China) 17-Mar-2020
6,958
views
237
faves
24
comments
Uploaded on May 11, 2020
Taken on April 23, 2014