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Wieringermeer Polder

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The Wieringermeer Polder is one of four polders in the central Netherlands that were reclaimed from the IJsselmeer, a lake that was once part of the Zuiderzee. This land reclamation was part of the larger Zuiderzee project, which began in 1920 and involved building the Afsluitdijk dam.1

The Wieringermeer Polder, covering 75 square miles (193 square km), was completed in 1930. It is located on the northeastern coast of Noord-Holland province. Originally intended for agriculture, the polders are now also used for industrial, recreational, and residential purposes. The Wieringermeer Polder has since been incorporated into the province of Noord-Holland.12

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