Looked at the sea, said no thanks, and built an entire country below it on pure stubbornness.
Fun fact: The Dutch are the tallest people on Earth, averaging over six feet in height.
One of the few countries with an AK-47 on its actual flag, which is certainly a bold design choice.
Fun fact: Its national flag features an AK-47 with a bayonet, the only country flag depicting a modern firearm.