With over 27% of the country below sea level, the Netherlands boasts one of the world’s – if not the world’s — most intricate and advanced water management networks. Over 5,000 kilometers of waterways crisscross the country, connected by a sophisticated network of bridges, dykes, and locks. There are even more waterways than highways in the country, which are used to transport around 35% of the countries’ goods. Rijkswaterstaat, the department tasked with managing and maintaining this gargantuan system, was founded in the late 1700s, and relies on thousands of employees to keep the Dutch waterways running smoothly. While inspections…
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