A Low-Lying Country

If people assume they would see scenic mountains in The Netherlands, they may be surprised to know that they wouldn’t be provided with this panorama. This is because this country is low-lying, which the name suggests. Unfortunately, much of its land area is below sea level.

Much of the land is reclaimed from the sea and is protected by dikes and dams. The country is also prone to flooding due to its low-lying geography. This is probably why the government has made calls to help slow down climate change, which results in the rise of sea levels.