what is the diffence between Holland and the Netherlands?

Answer 1

The name Holland is widely used as being equivalent to the Netherlands; its use is similar to the use of England for the United Kingdom, or Russia for the defunct Soviet Union. Mainly people from other parts of the Netherlands sometimes object to this. They will point out that they are from the Netherlands, instead of the smaller part of the country that is called Holland. People from the southern provinces Limburg and Noord Brabant (Northern Brabant), which are mainly Roman Catholic, retain some bad sentiments against Holland. During the time of the United Provinces these areas did not have any political liberties and were exploited as colonies. A culture of this exploitation and the feeling of being exploited remained until the second world war; only after this war, with the true modernisation of the Dutch society did they become more free and did their relative power increase. The anti-Holland sentiment remained however, and is still relatively alive in these parts of the country.The Netherlands are often referred to by the name Holland, although this is technically incorrect; Holland is the name of a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands. Holland was the economic powerhouse during the time of the United Provinces (1581–1795), during the Napoleonic era it was split into North and South Holland.

Answer 2

Holland is half the name of a province. We have North Holland, and South Holland. For example Amsterdam is lying in North Holland. Rotterdam and Den Hague are lying in South Holland.
But most people are calling the Netherlands Holland.

During the 18th century that's were all the ships were leaving to go around the world. That was the economic center of the Netherlands. Probably that's why it's common for most people to say Holland. And it is easy to say.
It's like we speak of England instead of Great Britain. (but don't say England in Scotland)

But I always say I live in the Netherlands.

Answer 3

Good question!!!

Here's the truth... But difficult to explain... I'll try...

For the world Holland and The Netherlands are the same...
Like some all ready mentioned it's kinda like England and UK...

But truth is that there is a difference between Holland and The Netherlands...
The Netherlands means "The Low Lands." This refers to the part of Holland that lies beneath the sea level...

So if you look at it that way...
The Netherlands is a part of Holland... (you can't really call it a province)

Sorry I know it's a bit confusing but I can't explain it any better than this...

To the world it's the same...

Answer 4

professional united states call: Kingdom of the Netherlands. Holland grew to become into the call of the main severe province of the Netherlands and initially meant 'wooded section', by way of heavy forested section. in recent times human beings use Holland and The Netherlands interchangebly.

Answer 5

Holland is just a small bit of the Netherlands, the 2 provinces North and south Holland. there are 10 more which makes them all the Netherlands

Answer 6

The dieference between Holland and The Netherlands is that Holland is only one province in the Netherlands, and The Netherlands is the whole country which actualy is a kingdom.

Answer 7

Holland starts with H & Netherlands N

Answer 8

Holland is a province in the Netherlands.

Answer 9

Its the same as Ireland called EIRE
England called Angleterra
Germany called Deutschland or Alamagne
Excuse my spelling. Holland Nederland Netherland all same place. Depends which country translated it. Way WAY back when

Answer 10

One country two names, Holland,Netherlands:

like the U.K : One country three names:

Great Britain, England, United Kingdom.

Finland: To the Fins, its "Suomi", we say Finland.

USA : United States Of America or just America.