Land cover of the Randstad (area between Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht): grassland is the largest part, 41% in 2021

Breakdown in 2021: grassland 41%, built-up 19%, tree cover 17%, water 15%, cropland 6.9%, other (herbaceous wetland, bare or sparse vegetation) 0.9%. Total: 572,416 pixels.

Source: ESA WorldCover 2021 v200 (CC BY 4.0), via Microsoft Planetary Computer · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026 · selection: Vak: 4,25–5,35 graden oost en 51,8–52,4 graden noord, hetzelfde als de kaart; water telt een strook Noordzee mee; Geschat uit een verkleinde versie van de kaart (572.416 beeldpunten)Open the table Single block

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Land cover of the Randstad (area between Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht): grassland is the largest part, 41% in 2021

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