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A major breach of the dikes occurred in 1953, killing 1800 people.
A major breach of the dikes occurred in 1953, killing 1800 people.
To prevent thins disaster in the future the dutch began with the construction of the delta work after its completion its consider one of the modern world wonders. After the disaster of Catrina a US delegation of engineers was invited by the dutch government to see the works and how the technology can be just in the states, for low level cities like new Orleans.
[[Amsterdam]], named for the Amstel river, is the largest city, and officially the capital (although the seat of government is actually in The Hague). It is ringed by an extensive system of concentric canals.
[[Amsterdam]], named for the Amstel river, is the largest city, and officially the capital (although the seat of government is actually in The Hague). It is ringed by an extensive system of concentric canals.