Afsluitdijk

The Afsluitdijk is a major Dutch dam built between 1927 and 1932 that connects the provinces of Friesland and North Holland. Spanning approximately 32 kilometers, it serves as both a dam and a roadway, controlling the flow of water between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer, a large inland freshwater lake. By protecting the land from flooding and reclaiming land from the sea, it plays a critical role in water management, agriculture, and urban development in the Netherlands. The Afsluitdijk is a vital infrastructure that exemplifies Dutch expertise in water control and flood prevention.