2007-09-08 01:19:26 · 17 answers · asked by french sarah 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
Holland is a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is a country in NW Europe, to the north of Belgium and west of Germany.
2007-09-08 01:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Martin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holland is a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands with a population of 6.1 million people. Holland was a county of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by the Count of Holland, and later became the dominant province of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces (1581–1795).
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2007-09-08 08:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by Indiana Frenchman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OUi, c`est un pays ;)
Really, Holland is the two provinces (Noord Holland & Zuid Holland) together.
This used to be a country.
Then more provinces joined, and it became Les Pays Bas , or The Netherlands - or officially Het Koningkrijk der Nederlanden.
For ease of use, most foreigners refer to The Netherlands as Holland, and almost everyone knows what you mean.
HOWEVER - it seems the USA has at least 2 towns also called Holland, one in Michigan, and one in Texas.
There is also a town called Nederland.
2007-09-11 03:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by U_S_S_Enterprise 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
holland was a state in the 1500-1700 netherlands. Nowadays (post 1804) it is two provinces, North-Holland and South-Holland. The americans use the term holland synonimous with the netherlands. but this is incorrect
2007-09-09 19:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by mrzwink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holland is a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands with a population of 6.1 million people. Holland was a county of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by the Count of Holland, and later became the dominant province of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces (1581–1795).
Much more at URL complete with map
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/holland...
2007-09-08 09:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi, a native here:
Holland is a region and in fact two provinces (North-Holland and South-Holland) in the country named The Netherlands.
Amsterdam (capital of The Netherlands) is situated in the province North-Holland.
The Hague (seat of our government) is situated in the province South-Holland.
The Netherlands - including Holland - is a west European country, bordering Germany (east border), Belgium & Luxembourg (south border) and the North Sea.
Cheers!
2007-09-08 19:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by Endie vB 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a part of the Netherlands, just like England being a part of the United Kingdom.
People usually call it Holland instead of the Netherlands, Just like England.No one calls it the United Kingdom.
2007-09-08 17:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't believe so many people just copy and paste the same bit from Wikipedia!! (as if Wiki can be trusted....)
Holland is a region, not a country.
It's in The Netherlands, in Europe (next to Germany)
2007-09-08 19:10:27 · answer #8 · answered by Chesare 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes is in Europe. Holland is a country famous for its tulips, windmills, culture, art and architecture . Where people went it for vacation on the Holland. We may chat about the country when you free about.
2007-09-08 08:59:21 · answer #9 · answered by Meili Wong 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there are two provinces in the west of the netherlands, which are called noord-holland and zuid-holland. the netherlands are in europe, situated between belgium and germany, right next to the north sea.
2007-09-08 08:56:59 · answer #10 · answered by speedy_biondalez 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋