Video: Why is the Netherlands not under water?

By Mina Solanki

Around 26 percent of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The lowest point is 6,67 metres below sea level, so why is it not under water?

YouTube channel Real Engineering talks about the Dutch Delta Works and how they were built to defend the Netherlands from the sea.


Mina Solanki
Completed her Master's degree at the University of Groningen and worked as a translator before joining IamExpat. She loves to read and has a particular interest in Greek mythology. In addition to this, she is an avid rower.Read more

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