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Choose a Page:Which countries make up the United...How big is Europe?What is Scandinavia?Which is the highest mountain in E...Where in Europe is the 'mountain i...When did Bosnia and Herzegovina ga...Which European city has most people?What is the European Union?*Which is the world's busiest port?*When did East and West Germany reu...What is the Iberian Peninsula?Which is the world's smallest country?What is the Thames Barrier?Which mountains separate France an... Which is the world's busiest port? Rotterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, is the busiest port in the world. Over 30,000 ships visit it each year, and in that time the port handles 295 million tons of goods. It was founded in the 13th century as a fishing village on the Rotte River, where it flows into the Rhine delta.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: Europe