A glimpse of Rotterdam port. Dutch people developed superior shipbuilding technology because of their low-lying land and constant struggle against water. Photo: Thinkstock A glimpse of Rotterdam port. Dutch people developed superior shipbuilding technology because of their low-lying land and constant struggle against water. Photo: Thinkstock
A glimpse of Rotterdam port. Dutch people developed superior shipbuilding technology because of their low-lying land and constant struggle against water. Photo: Thinkstock
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A glimpse of Rotterdam port. Dutch people developed superior shipbuilding technology because of their low-lying land and constant struggle against water. Photo: Thinkstock A glimpse of Rotterdam port. Dutch people developed superior shipbuilding technology because of their low-lying land and constant struggle against water. Photo: Thinkstock
A glimpse of Rotterdam port. Dutch people developed superior shipbuilding technology because of their low-lying land and constant struggle against water. Photo: Thinkstock
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