Imagine living in a country that by all logic should be underwater—but somehow isn’t. That’s the Netherlands for you, a place where human engineering, creativity, and sheer stubbornness are keeping the sea at bay. From massive dikes and storm surge barriers to canals so clever they look like something out of a sci-fi movie, the Dutch have literally rewritten the rules of survival. It’s like watching people play chess with the ocean—and winning. But for how long? Dive in with us as we explore how this country manages to stay dry against all odds. Animation is created by Bright Side. br ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- br Music from TheSoul Sound: br br Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! br Subscribe to Bright Side: br ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- br Our Social Media: br Facebook: br Instagram: br TikTok: br br Stock materials (photos, footages and other): br br br br ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- br For more videos and articles visit: br ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- br This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.