Lauwersmeer area

Netherlands / Friesland / Kollumerland /
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The Lauwersmeer was the Lauwerszee till the construction of the dyke with sluices at 23 of May 1969. After the 1953-flood there were two options: highen the dykes or close the entrance of the Lauwerszee.

Partly a military area (Marnewaard), partly a National Park in formation (4617 ha), mainly with wetlands and water.
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Coordinates:   53°21'54"N   6°13'31"E
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