How does Holland fit into Benalux?

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How does Holland fit into Benalux?

Ok, the countries in the EU are Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxemburg. Is Holland a state in the Netherlands? Does it describe a region? I know two states are North Holland and South Holland, but when people say holland, what are they refering to?

2007-01-03 06:55:44 · 2 answers · asked by eldeeder 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands

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Holland" is often used in English and other languages to mean the whole of the Netherlands.

2007-01-03 07:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rainman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

BenElux= Belgium (BE), the Netherlands (NE) and Luxembourg (LUX)
Benelux describes these three countries together

2007-01-03 15:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by radioflyer57 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋