How much of the Netherlands is affected by the problem regulated by the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland?
Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is the oldest water board of the Netherlands, having received its first commission to protect the land from flooding back in 1248 from William II of Holland. It conducts water control activities in the general area known as Rijnland. The Netherlands has 27 Waterboards or "Waterschappen" acting independently from the National government administration to manage the continuing Dutch struggle against water.
Anti-Dutch sentiment Anti-Dutch sentiment, also known as Dutchphobia, is a spectrum of negative feelings, fears and dislikes towards Netherlands, Dutch people and Dutch culture. Historically, dislike or hatred toward the Netherlands (often known as "Holland"), the Dutch people and their culture has arisen from the colonization undertaken by the Netherlands, and from the roles it has played in European wars. This sentiment is reflected in various expressions that have entered the English language.