Netherlands topographic maps

The construction of the tower and the church was started in 1444. The church was destroyed by an explosion in 1787, but the tower survived, and the layout of the church still can be discerned today through the use of different types of stone in the pavement of the open space that was created. It is now the…

Average elevation: 7 m

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Average elevation: 66 m

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Average elevation: 16 m

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Average elevation: 22 m

Average elevation: 27 m

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Average elevation: 8 m

Netherlands literally means "lower countries" in reference to its low elevation and flat topography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding 1 m (3.3 ft) above sea level, and nearly 26% falling below sea level. Most of the areas below sea level, known as polders, are the result of land reclamation that began…

Average elevation: 4 m