A quarter of the Netherlands lies below sea level. And yet, it's dry, livable, and thriving. How? Through a stunning network of dikes, polders, pumps, and canals. From ancient wind-powered systems to ...

The Netherlands has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have reclaimed land from the ...