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Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment of Netherlands

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Netherlands.

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Overview

The Netherlands is situated in Northwest Europe,reclaimed in part from the waters of the North Sea, The Netherlands is an artificially created land, half of which lies at or below sea level. The country possesses a flat terrain compromising mostly of coastal lowland, farmland, grassy dunes, and sandy beaches. The country is crisscrossed by numerous rivers and canals.

Detailed geography

mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast