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In 2009, the Wadden Sea National Park and the adjoining German and Dutch conservation areas were listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Wadden Sea is a stretch of coastline up to 40 kilometers wide, made up of tidal flats and wetlands. It's the largest ecosystem of its kind in the world, and draws millions of tourists a year.
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