One of the earliest large-scale projects was the Beemster Polder in the Netherlands, realized in 1612 adding 70 square kilometres (27 sq mi) of land. In Hong Kong the Praya Reclamation Scheme added … See more

Africa
Morocco
• The Hassan II Mosque is built on reclaimed land.
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Artificial islands are an example of land reclamation. Creating an artificial island is an expensive and risky undertaking. It is often considered in places with high population density … See more

As human overcrowding of developed areas intensified during the 20th century, it has become important to develop land re-use strategies for … See more

Land reclamation can be achieved by a number of different methods. The simplest method involves filling the area with large amounts of heavy … See more

Agriculture was a driver of land reclamation before industrialisation. In South China, farmers reclaimed paddy fields by enclosing an area with a stone wall on the See more

Beach rebuilding is the process of repairing beaches using materials such as sand or mud from inland. This can be used to build up beaches … See more