Land reclamation

Land reclamation is either of two distinct practices. One involves a change from an area's natural state, the other restoring an area to a more natural state.

Creating new land

Land reclamation is the creation of new land where there was once water. Notable examples include the cities of Washington, DC (which is built on land that was once swamp) and Boston, MA in the USA and the polders of the Netherlands. The southern Chinese cities of Hong Kong and Macau and the city-state of Singapore are also famous for their efforts on land reclamation. Also ambitious and impressive are the Palm Islands and The World off Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Related Topics:
Washington, DC - Boston, MA - USA - Polder - Netherlands - Chinese - Hong Kong - Macau - City-state - Singapore - Palm Islands - The World - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Artificial islands are an example of land reclamation. Creating an artificial island is an expensive and risky proposition. It is only considered in places that are densely populated and flat land is scarce. Kansai International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport are examples where this process is deemed necessary.

Related Topics:
Artificial island - Kansai International Airport - Hong Kong International Airport

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In some parts of the world, this practise is no longer allowed, as it runs afoul of environmental protection laws.

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