This document presents information on the physical and human geography of the Netherlands. In this third revised edition, the contents have been brought up-to-date and expanded. In addition, sections on physical planning and environmental problems have been added. The booklet is intended for use by geography classroom teachers and students at upper elementary and secondary levels. The booklet contains 19 short descriptive analyses. Each section is well illustrated with diagrams and maps. Titles of the sections are The High and Low Netherlands, Land Reclamation, Polders, The Zuyder Zee Works, The Delta Works, Water Control, Demography, Distribution of the Population, The Randstad, The Economy, Agriculture, Mineral Production, Industry, Trade and Traffic, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Physical Planning, and The Environment. Reproduction of maps and materials in the document is encouraged for classroom and review purposes. (DB)