geografie
English meaning: Geography
Dutch Definition
(Nederlands)De wetenschap die de aardoppervlakte, klimaten, bevolking en ruimtelijke patronen bestudeert.
English Definition
The study of Earth's physical features and human societies. The Netherlands (meaning 'low lands') is defined by its geography — 26% below sea level, shaped by the Rhine, Maas, and Schelde rivers, and protected by an extraordinary system of dikes, dunes, and dams. The Dutch have literally created new land (polders) from the sea — including Flevoland (1986), the world's largest artificial island.
Example
“Nederland heeft letterlijk nieuw land uit de zee gecreëerd via de poldertechnologie.”
In English: “The Netherlands has literally created new land from the sea through polder technology.”
Synonyms
- aardrijkskunde
- topografie
Literary Heritage
“Amsterdam, gebouwt op palen, schijnt te drijven als de waelen.”
“Amsterdam, built upon piles, seems to float like the waves.”
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