IJsselmeer

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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

IJsselmeer: Media

lake, Netherlands

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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.

North dam across the IJsselmeer

Part of the north dam (the Afsluitdijk) across the IJsselmeer, Netherlands.

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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.

IJsselmeer, Netherlands

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Afsluitdijk dam

Afsluitdijk dam

Part of the north dam (the Afsluitdijk) across the IJsselmeer, Netherlands.

James Lomonosoff

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