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Oost- and Suid-Flevoland form one landmass, with an area of 659 square miles; it is the largest artificial island in the world. Together with the Noordoostpolder, they form the province of [[Flevoland]], created in 1986.

Oost- and Suid-Flevoland form one landmass, with an area of 659 square miles; it is the largest artificial island in the world. Together with the Noordoostpolder, they form the province of [[Flevoland]], created in 1986.

A further large polder in the Ijsselmeer was projected: the Markerwaard (approximately 275 square miles). The nclosing dyke was completed in 1976, but completion of the scheme was suspended on cost grounds, since supplemented by environmental concerns. The enclosed water area is known as the Markermeer.

A further large polder in the Ijsselmeer was projected: the Markerwaard (approximately 275 square miles). The enclosing dyke was completed in 1976, but completion of the scheme was suspended on cost grounds, since supplemented by environmental concerns. The enclosed water area is known as the Markermeer.

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