Belgium and the Netherlands: Lands and Peoples

Presents an overview of the Netherlands and Belgium, their relationship to one another and their neighbors, and the major ways in which their economy is related to environment. Tells of their small size, dense population, waterways, and the importance of water and trade to them. Shows hothouse and outdoor farming and mining as being among the principal occupations. Explains the purpose of the dikes and how the Zuider Zee area was reclaimed from the sea. Pictures a number of imports and the processing of raw materials. Concludes with summarizing questions.