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Water and history
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Holland has always been a seafaring nation. Many centuries ago, the Dutch set off in their ships to trade with other countries – during the Golden Age, the heyday of the VOC (the Dutch East India Company), Dutch explorers like Abel Tasman charted new territories, and wars were fought at sea. The heroes of these naval battles include Michiel de Ruyter, Piet Hein and Maarten Tromp. A focus on the golden ageMaritime museums throughout the country will be focusing on this period from the country’s
Building with and against water
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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If Holland did not protect itself against flooding, half the country would be under water. After all, a quarter is already below sea level, including all the major cities in the west of the country. Holland has an extensive network of polders, canals and
Fun on and near the water in Holland
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Much of Holland is water. Few countries have such an extensive system of rivers, canals, lakes and sea inlets. Holland has 4,400 kilometres of navigable waterway, so it is a paradise for watersports enthusiasts. There is no other country in the world wher
Delta Works protect Holland against storms
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Delta Works is one of the most impressive structures in the world, thus earning it the title 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'. This system of hydraulic engineering works protects Holland against storm surges and improves the water balance. A r
Noord Holland Waterland
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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You're never far from the sea in Noord Holland. Go west to explore miles of dunes or relax on sandy beaches. Towards the east you find the IJssellake (former Zuiderzee), which is great for watersports and sailing. North Sea coastThe coast of Noord Hol
Water (How Holland lives with water)
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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For anyone interested in the subject of water, a visit to Holland will be attractive. Holland is a country of water. As the French put it: ‘God created the world, but the Dutch made Holland’. A quarter of Holland is below sea level. Tourists arriving
Living on the water
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Of course many industries in Holland are based on water. Many sectors of the national economy are dependent on water, like the harbours and fisheries, and the drinks industry. Open day in Rotterdam harbour: the 'wereldhavendagen'Rotterdam is
Holland - Land Of Water
Feb 23, 2009 5:56 PM GMT Source:
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How Holland fights against and lives with water.
Water in Photography
Nov 07, 2008 11:29 AM GMT Source:
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This winter Huis Marseille's program will revolve around the theme of water. As a counterpart and supplement to the exhibition Document Nederland: Rising Waters, Marnix Goossens photographs Dutch ways to stay dry, Huis Marseille has produced two other
*** Theme Year 2010 Amsterdam Water Sensations
Nov 03, 2009 7:43 AM GMT Source:
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In 2010 Amsterdam revolves around water, with the theme Amsterdam Water Sensations 2010. At the initiative of Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB) and the tourism and cultural sector a large number of events are organized in and on the many wat
