If you say "Holland" or "The Netherlands"? Is that the same? Or there is a distinction??
2007-10-18 06:16:00 · 5 answers · asked by ohoh 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland (help·info), IPA: [ˈne:dərlɑnt]) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, and Aruba. The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east.
The Netherlands is often called Holland. This is formally incorrect as North and South Holland in the western Netherlands are only two of the country's twelve provinces
2007-10-18 06:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by hawaiis0 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Netherlands is often called Holland. This is formally incorrect as North and South Holland in the western Netherlands are only two of the country's twelve provinces
2007-10-18 13:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holland is a province of the Netherlands.
2007-10-18 13:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by theflynnmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Netherlands translates as lowlands. when you consider that most of the country was reclaimed from the sea it's understandable but in answer to your question i think the two names are interchangeable.
2007-10-18 13:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Loren S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure about that one but a friend just told me that its similar to 'England and great brittain' which means its the same place but the netherlands covers more area?? but as i say im not really sure can you not google that?
2007-10-18 13:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by emma w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋