Afsluitdijk

*Afsluitdijk*
Afsluitdijk
	Afsluitdijk in red
Country	Netherlands
Coordinates	53°0′N 5°10′E / 53.000°N 5.167°ECoordinates: 53°0′N 5°10′E / 53.000°N 5.167°E
Purpose	flood protection and land reclamation
Construction began	1927
Opening date	1932
Dam and spillways
Length	32 km (20 mi)
Elevation at crest	7.25 m (23.8 ft) above sea level
Width (crest)	90 m (300 ft)

Afsluitdijk is a large dam in the Netherlands. It is 32 km (20 mi) long. The dam separates the IJsselmeer lake from the Wadden Sea. It was built between 1927 and 1932. The dam was built because of floods that affected the country's low-lying lands. It also serves as a road between Friesland and North Holland provinces. Afsluitdijk has become a popular tourist destination. People go there for its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical importance.

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Afsluitdijk
Afsluitdijk in red
Country	Netherlands
Coordinates	53°0′N 5°10′E / 53.000°N 5.167°E / 53.000; 5.167Coordinates: 53°0′N 5°10′E / 53.000°N 5.167°E / 53.000; 5.167
Purpose	flood protection and land reclamation
Construction began	1927
Opening date	1932
Dam and spillways
Length	32 km (20 mi)
Elevation at crest	7.25 m (23.8 ft) above sea level
Width (crest)	90 m (300 ft)