Water Country: Holland The Netherlands is often called the "Water Country", and it is not by chance. Most of the country's territory is lowland, and part of it is below sea level. Here are some interesting facts and features that make Holland unique: Dams and dikes: To protect their lands, the Dutch built a vast network of dikes, dikes and locks. These hydraulic structures not only prevent flooding, but also regulate the water level. Zaporizhzhya Seas: To protect against storm floods in ...