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Q99 (CAPF/2008) Geography › Maps & Locations › World political geography Answer Verified

The busy port of Rotterdam is situated in—

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The busy port of Rotterdam is situated in the Netherlands [1][t1]. It is located within the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt river delta at the North Sea and serves as the second-largest city in the country [t1][t4]. Geographically, Rotterdam is sited at the mouth of the Rhine, a river that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the sea [c1][c3]. It is recognized as one of the largest and most significant European ports, often described as an 'entrepot' for Europe because it specializes in receiving and redistributing goods across the continent [c1][c2]. The port is a vital hub for international commerce, connecting industrial areas in Switzerland, Germany, France, and Belgium with the North Atlantic Sea Route [c3][t5]. Its strategic position at the entrance of the New Waterway canal has established it as a world-class marine logistics center [t5].

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  1. [1] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 31: Settlements and Towns > Functions of Settlements > p. 320
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