Dutch mountains erect fake terrain

The Dutch are considering a plan to build artificial mountains to renovate the country's flat terrain.

The Netherlands is famous for its very flat terrain. In fact, the highest point on Dutch territory is the Scenery volcano on the island of Sava in the Caribbean (877 meters high).

The idea of ​​building fake mountains in the Netherlands comes from a commentary from a sports writer and a former professional cyclist Thijs Zonneveld last July. In his article, Mr. Zonneveld pointed out that the Dutch people often go abroad to enjoy mountain climbing, cycling or skiing during summer and winter vacations. According to the journalist, the Netherlands needs to build their own mountain, exactly a 2,000 meter high mountain.

The evaluated artificial mountain construction project will help the Netherlands improve its flat terrain as well as increase its attraction to tourism and business. (Photo: DHV)

Mr. Zonneveld's view immediately received countless supporters. Even last week, a large-scale seminar was held, attracting the participation of many architects, engineers and officials to find a way to turn the idea of ​​building artificial mountains in the Netherlands into reality. .PRI's The World page reported, delegates to the seminar started shouting slogans: "There is going to be a mountain".

The architects presented many ideas about artificial mountain design, including the plan to build a mountain with a flat peak, snow-capped in the North Sea. Supporters of the project emphasize that this mountain will attract not only outdoor enthusiasts and tourists but also entice many businesses with restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more. .

However, there are many obstacles besides opportunities. The ambitious project could cost billions of dollars, although journalist Zonneveld said it could be completed with $ 1.43 billion. In addition to the large costs, authorities and investors must also consider the environmental impact as well as the migration related to the construction process, not to mention the economic and legal barriers that may have to face.

The project also encountered many objections. Those who disagree have set up a page against Facebook's artificial mountain construction project to share their grievances. One of these people wrote: "This strange idea is just beginning. It will only make money for a few while most other people and the landscape of the Netherlands will suffer the consequences." Others argue that the amount of money invested in the project could be better spent on education and health care for the people.