- Who
- Netherlands
- What
- 41526 square kilometre(s)
- Where
- Netherlands (Netherlands)
The Netherlands has a total area of around 41,526 km2, around 27% of which actually lies below sea level. The country is famous for its extensive systems of dykes which hold back the sea and rivers, and protect land for arable and other uses. Humans have been building dykes in the country for more than 2000 years.
Pic: Alamy
