<P> A polder ( Dutch pronunciation : ( ˈpɔldər ) ( listen ) ) is a low - lying tract of land enclosed by dikes that forms an artificial hydrological entity , meaning it has no connection with outside water other than through manually operated devices . There are three types of polder : </P>
<P> A polder ( Dutch pronunciation : ( ˈpɔldər ) ( listen ) ) is a low - lying tract of land enclosed by dikes that forms an artificial hydrological entity , meaning it has no connection with outside water other than through manually operated devices . There are three types of polder : </P>
a low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes ( especially in the netherlands )
a low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes ( especially in the netherlands )
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