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The Dutch built a canal so that their territory could have more options in the drainage of flood water. The canals gave them a good way of draining out the reclaimed land and some protection during flooding.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause most of the Netherlands is below sea level, (excess) water has always been a problem. The solution to that problem is digging canals, such that the water flows in a way that can be controlled.
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