IJsselmeer: Quick Facts

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A long, straight highway runs along the Afsluitdijk dam, dividing the IJsselmeer lake from the sea in the Netherlands, with water on both sides and a few cars on the road.

Map highlighting the location of IJsselmeer lake in the central Netherlands, with surrounding countries including Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, France, and the United Kingdom labeled. A small inset globe in the upper left shows the region's position within Europe.

Afsluitdijk dam

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