Which country lies below sea-level for much of its land area?
Which country lies below sea-level for much of its land area?
(A) Norway
(B) Netherlands
(C) Switzerland
(D) New Zealand
THE Netherlands is the country that is well known for having a large area of land below sea level. About a third of the country is below sea level, with some areas as much as 7 meters (23 feet) below. This is due to an extensive system of dikes, canals, and pumping stations.