Geography of the European Netherlands of land to reflect a change in course of the river Meuse (or Maas, in Dutch). The land swap is to take effect as of 2018. With their provinces in 2018: Geography of the European Netherlands The geography of the Netherlands in Europe is unusual in that much of its land has been reclaimed from the sea and is below sea level, protected by dikes. Another factor that has influenced its physical appearance is that the country is among the most densely populated on Earth. It is ranked 30th overall on that scale, but is behind only three countries having
Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta oil wealth, saying local people had not gained from the riches under the ground and the region's creeks and swamps." MEND has been linked to attacks on petroleum operations in Nigeria as part of the conflict in the Niger Delta, engaging in actions including sabotage, theft, property destruction, guerrilla warfare, and kidnapping. In a January 2006 email, MEND warned the oil industry -- "It must be clear that the Nigerian government cannot protect your workers or assets. Leave our land while you can or die in it... Our aim is to totally destroy the capacity of the Nigerian government to